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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sale Creek, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sale Creek, TN from May 14, 1972 through June 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 37373 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sale Creek, TN · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sale Creek, TN

12 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 NW Cleveland, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2015
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported at the Georgetown post office. The hail damaged vehicles in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Georgetown, TN
2.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
1:44 PM EST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Birchwood, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
9:40 PM EST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail near Sale Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sale Creek, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
8:10 PM EST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grasshopper, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2001
10:50 PM EST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bakewell, TN
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Birchwood, TN
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sale Creek, TN
1.75″ hail
May 24, 1996
11:00 PM EST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Part, TN
0.75″ hail
May 16, 1995
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sale Creek, TN
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 1993
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sale Creek, TN
1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1990
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Sale Creek, TN

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60 mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage... multiple trees down... heavy wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Shady Grove, TN
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Sale Creek, TN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sale Creek, TN
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down and 1 inch hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birchwood, TN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Large trees down... fence damaged... and an HF radio antenna is down due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Shady Grove, TN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Sale Creek, TN
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2023
6:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOMES DAMAGED... ROOF BLOWN OFF A BARN... TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO. PUBLIC REPORT ON CRANFIELD ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Georgetown, TN
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2023
6:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT CRANFIELD ROAD AND GRASSHOPPER ROAD. FROM SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Georgetown, TN
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2023
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF GRASSHOPPER ROAD AND BIRCHWOOD PIKE... HIGHWAY 605. ALSO MINOR BUILDING DAMAGE. OTHER DAMAGE ON DOLLY POND ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Birchwood, TN
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2020
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES UPROOTED... DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS AND ROOF DAMAMGE TO STRUCTURES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, TN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2020
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN ACROSS POOLE ROAD IN SALE CREEK TN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Sale Creek, TN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sale Creek, TN
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON LEGGET ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Sale Creek, TN
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2017
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF HAMILTON COUNTY. NINE HOUSES DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sale Creek, TN
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF HAMILTON COUNTY. NINE HOUSES DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sale Creek, 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 Sale Creek, TN

3 reports
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
8:37 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Birchwood Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF1 tornado touched down near Birchwood. It formed near Birchwood Pike then tracked to near Defriese Road where it dissipated. The 100 mph wind downed numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.26 S Birchwood, TN
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
3:23 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with a maximum wind speed of 90 mph touched down 1 mile east-northeast of Sale Creek and tracked 0.5 miles with a maximum path width of 30 yards. About 40 trees were damaged in a narrow path. No man-made structures were hit.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 E Sale Creek, TN
F3 category
Apr 15, 1994
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Sale Creek, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched in northern Hamilton County near the town of Grasshopper and moved northeast crossing into Meigs County just south of Birchwood. One man was killed in Birchwood when his mobile home collapsed on top of him. Two others were injured in the same area. In Hamilton County, eight homes, three mobile homes, one church, and 17 barns were damaged or destroyed. The tornado continued across southern Meigs County passing near the towns of East View and Brittsville. Three persons were injured in the county. About 25 mobile homes and six barns were damaged or destroyed. The tornado then clipped the northern part of Bradley County. Two persons were injured in the county. Ten mobile homes and 17 homes were damaged. Numerous trees were knocked down as well. The tornado then crossed into McMinn County where it moved through the towns of Lamontville, Riceville, Georgetown, and Englewood. The tornado was not on the ground during the entire trip in McMinn County, but was on the ground for much of its lifetime. When the tornado went through the town of Riceville, the local elementary school lost the roof off its concession stand and the bleachers were damaged. Numerous trees were knocked down in the county as well. One person was injured in McMinn County. M57H
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Sale Creek, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,775
Households970
Housing units1,040
Income
Median household income$60,109
$100k+ households33.3%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached811
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily31
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes192
Housing mix
Single-family share78.0%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share3.0%
Mobile-home share18.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied843
Renter-occupied127
Vacant units70
Home value & age
Median home value$300,900
Owner homes $300k+50.2%
Owner homes $500k+14%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1992
Older-home share24.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars931
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 50 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Sale Creek, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sale Creek?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sale Creek, TN is 2.75″. It was reported near Birchwood, TN on May 20, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in Sale Creek — 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 Sale Creek and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Sale Creek — 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 Sale Creek address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Sale Creek — 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 Sale Creek address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Sale Creek — 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 Sale Creek, TN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Sale Creek, 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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