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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Oak Ridge, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oak Ridge, TN from July 16, 1956 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 37830 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oak Ridge, TN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oak Ridge, TN

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1.75 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2025
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of hail observed in Oak Ridge. Largest was reported to be grape sized... roughly 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from 1/4 to 1 inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL. EXACT LOCATION IN OAK RIDGE NOT PROVIDED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
6:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail occurred one mile east of Oak Ridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.63 WSW Scarboro, TN
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2014
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Predominantly quarter sized hail was reported, but a few hail stones were as large as ping pong balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 WSW Scarboro, TN
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2014
6:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Oak Ridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 S Oak Ridge, TN
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2013
12:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several trees were reported down and half dollar size hail occurred in Oak Ridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 SE Oak Ridge, TN
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media personnel reported thunderstorms produced hail as large as a golfball at a mall in Oak Ridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSW Oak Ridge, TN
0.75″ hail
May 4, 2007
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter sized hail occurred on New York Avenue in Oak Ridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.48 SSW Oak Ridge, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2005
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail reported by spotter in downtown Oak Ridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Ridge, TN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Oak Ridge, TN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large tree uprooted at the corner of Tennessee and Nesper. House also appears to have minor roof structural damage with damaged gutters.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down across Oak Ridge with Facebook pictures of multiple trees down. Multiple trees are on houses. Small hail also occurred during the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN OAK RIDGE BY LOCAL MEDIA ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTORM. WIND GUST OF 30 MPH OBSERVED AT KOQT. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD POWER LINES DOWN AND FALLEN TREES RIDGE. MULTIPLE TREES HAVE ALSO UILDINGS... HOUSES AND ACROSS OF WAS PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF A WAREHOUSE ROAD. LOCATION OF PPROXIMATE FROM CITY OF OAK RIDGE FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON KEY SPRINGS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Oak Ridge, TN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN IN EAST OAK RIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Oak Ridge, TN
64 mph
May 19, 2013
12:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of almost 70 mph was measured on the west side of Oak Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.47 SSW Oak Ridge, TN
58 mph
Aug 1, 2012
2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An individual from the public reported a large tree downed by thunderstorm wind near Oak Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Oak Ridge, TN
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were reported down in the southern portion of the county one mile south of Oak Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.93 WSW Scarboro, TN
67 mph
Jun 11, 2009
12:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The newspaper reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in the Oak Ridge area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Oak Ridge, TN
58 mph
Jan 29, 2008
11:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down in Marlow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.67 SW Oak Ridge, TN
69 mph
Jun 8, 2007
4:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds in and around Oak Ridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: SSW Oak Ridge, TN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Oak Ridge, TN

1 reports
EF1 category
Jun 24, 2011
12:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · 25,123 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey reported an EF-1 tornado touched down 6 miles east of Oak Ridge. It formed near the Bull Run Fossil Fuel Plant then traveled northeast toward near Etmore Road just east of Oak Ridge. It had a path length of 1.5 miles and a path width of 80 yards. The max winds of 90 mph downed numerous trees and produced slight roof damage on 3 homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Oak Ridge, TN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Oak Ridge, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population32,088
Households13,304
Housing units14,909
Income
Median household income$71,000
$100k+ households37.0%
$150k+ households14.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,161
Attached single-family991
Small multifamily1,411
Large multifamily2,272
Mobile homes74
Housing mix
Single-family share68.2%
Attached-home share6.7%
Multifamily share24.7%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,586
Renter-occupied4,718
Vacant units1,605
Home value & age
Median home value$233,500
Owner homes $300k+35.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1963
Older-home share69.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,480
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Oak Ridge have on record?

Our records show 38 hail, 56 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Oak Ridge, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oak Ridge?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oak Ridge, TN is 3.50″. It was reported near Oak Ridge, TN on February 21, 1993.

A storm report showed up near my home in Oak Ridge — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Oak Ridge and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Oak Ridge — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Oak Ridge address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Oak Ridge — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Oak Ridge address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Oak Ridge — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Oak Ridge, TN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Oak Ridge, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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