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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near South Cleveland, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near South Cleveland, TN from April 3, 1974 through February 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  South Cleveland, TN · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near South Cleveland, TN

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Black Fox, TN
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 1990
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 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 South Cleveland, TN

11 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Various trees down on roads across the county. No specific locations given. Location approximated based on strongest signals.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flint Springs, TN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Blue Springs Road near Hungry Hollow Road. Trees down on Dalton Pike Hwy 60 in the Flint Springs area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Flint Springs, TN
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across the southern portion of the county. Relayed to us by amateur radio operator from public radio.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Flint Springs, TN
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Flint Springs, TN
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR FLINT SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flint Springs, TN
58 mph
Jun 26, 2015
3:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were reported down in an area where winds were estimated to be around 50 miles per hour.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Waterville, TN
58 mph
Jun 26, 2015
3:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A six inch diameter maple tree was reported down in an area where wind speed was estimated between 55 and 60 miles per hour.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Annadale, TN
58 mph
Jun 26, 2015
3:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Red Hill, TN
58 mph
Jun 10, 2010
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported 2 small trees downed by thunderstorm winds just south of Cleveland.
NWS Wind Report Location: S South Cleveland, TN
58 mph
Jul 9, 2009
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down at Flint Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Flint Spgs, TN
75 mph
Jul 14, 2006
3:00 PM EST
Wind report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Cleveland, 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 South Cleveland, TN

6 reports
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cleveland-to-Etowah Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported this tornado formed south of Cleveland. The max wind of 130 mph downed many trees and caused EF2 damage to several homes. Four people died in the hardest-hit area. The fatalities included a 42 year old women as well as a 77 year old man both dying in their homes. In addition, a 34 year old women and a 56 year old women both died in their homes. The tornado continued to the east-northeast then tracked into Polk County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 ENE Cecilton, TN
F1 category
May 31, 2004
2:30 AM EST
Tornado report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Weatherly Switch, TN
F1 category
May 7, 1998
1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Cleveland, TN
F3 category
Mar 29, 1997
1:30 AM EST
Tornado report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sw Of Cleveland, TN
F1 category
Nov 15, 1989
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
1:05 PM CST
Tornado report for South Cleveland, TN
Bradley County · 31,747 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
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

South Cleveland, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,748
Households3,080
Housing units3,341
Income
Median household income$64,607
$100k+ households40.8%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,723
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily160
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes425
Housing mix
Single-family share81.5%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share4.8%
Mobile-home share12.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,361
Renter-occupied719
Vacant units261
Home value & age
Median home value$195,700
Owner homes $300k+23.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+4.8%
Median year built1984
Older-home share46.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,968
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 11 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near South Cleveland, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in South Cleveland?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near South Cleveland, TN is 0.75″. It was reported near Black Fox, TN on May 13, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in South Cleveland — 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 South Cleveland address?

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