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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Jackson County, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Jackson County, TN from June 23, 1969 through September 6, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38501 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
129
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jackson County, TN · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Jackson County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures received on social media of large hail being held. Public reports golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
2.50″ hail
Sep 5, 2025
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture received of tennis ball size hail on social media from Whitleyville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Gainesboro, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail measured in Gainesboro... TN. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
1.25″ hail
Jul 14, 2015
1:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photos showed half dollar size hail fell in Dodson Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dodson Branch, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2014
2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in southern Gainesboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Gainesboro, TN
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2014
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to 1.5 inch diameter hail was reported by WKRN Channel 2.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Haydenburg, TN
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
10:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near the Jackson County and Putnam County line in southeastern Jackson County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .29 SW Mt Union, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 NE Union Hill, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 SW Mt Union, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
4:58 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported in the Flynns Lick community.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Flynns Lick, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
4:53 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Jackson County EMA reported a large amount of nickel size hail at the Jackson County 911 Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesboro, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2011
6:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesboro, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2011
6:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesboro, TN
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
8:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesboro, TN
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
9:02 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Gainesboro, 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 Jackson County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 56 mph wind gust reported via automated weather sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees and powerlines down in several locations across Jackson County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in the Gladdice area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FACEBOOK PHOTOS SHOWED TREES UPROOTED IN JACKSON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FACEBOOK REPORT OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 53 BETWEEN GAINESBORO AND CELINA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Dec 21, 2021
10:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 40 X 60 FT POLE BARN DESTROYED IN GAINESBORO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Dec 21, 2021
10:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN MULTIPLE AREAS IN JACKSON COUNTY WITH MANY DOWN IN THE GRANVILLE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Carthage, TN
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2021
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON SEVERAL ROADWAYS ACROSS THE COUNTY
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWNED ON TN HIGHWAY 262.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
5:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FACEBOOK VIDEO SHOWED HIGH WINDS BLEW SKIRTING OFF A MOBILE HOME ON SUGAR CREEK ROAD AT PLEASANT HILL CEMETERY LN. NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND THE CEMETERY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS JACKSON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A POWER LINE ON ELLISON GOOLSBY LN
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Cummins Falls Sta, TN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2018
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN GAINESBORO AND IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesboro, TN
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2018
4:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOCKING HIGHWAY 56 SOUTH LEAVING GAINSBORO GOING TOWARD BAXTER AT HALE HOLLOW.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesboro, 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 Jackson County

10 reports
UNK category
Feb 8, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just east of Highway 56 north of Center Grove in Jackson County... where hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted as well as some minor roof damage to a single-family home. The tornado continued ENE and caused significant roof damage to a manufactured home along JC Johnson Lane. Hundreds more trees were snapped and uprooted and more significant damage was found as the tornado continued east along Lynn Hill Road. A barn was destroyed along Zion Road before dissipating just east of that area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSE Gainesboro, TN
EF2 category
Mar 2, 2012
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds around 125 mph began south of Sims Lane in southeast Jackson County and moved northeast across the Dodson Branch community. A home and outbuilding were damaged and several trees and power lines were blown down on Mabry School Road. Increasing to one half mile wide, the tornado moved across the Dodson Branch community along Highway 135 between Zion Road and Maynard Hollow Road. Numerous homes and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed in this area with 20 minor injuries reported. Hundreds of trees and several power lines were also blown down. The tornado continued northeast across Allen Drive, Plum Hollow Lane, and Smith Chapel Road, damaging several more homes, before entering northern Putnam County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.04 NE Mt Union, TN
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:49 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with maximum wind speeds between 75 and 80 mph crossed Highway 111 near the Rickman Community. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. Some of the trees fell on homes and vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.6 E Mt Union, TN
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:47 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted in a narrow path from along State Highway 56 near the South Fork Road intersection northeast to State Highway 53 just south of the Clay County line. Maximum wind speeds were near 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.1 WNW Whitleyville, TN
EF1 category
Nov 14, 2007
3:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to a home from the tornado. The house, located on Green Road, loss its front porch. A few trees were uprooted. One tree was snapped at its trunk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 SE Union Hill, TN
F2 category
Apr 3, 1998
4:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 3 barns were completely destroyed, several houses, a church, and other barns lost roofs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW North Spgs, TN
F2 category
Jan 24, 1997
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed 4 homes and damaged 6 others. It also destroyed 6 mobile homes and damaged 2 others. Numerous barns and outbuildings were destroyed. Most of the damage occurred on Mayberry School Road and Dodson Branch Road. The tornado path length and width are approximations.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Mt Union, TN
F0 category
Jun 9, 1990
3:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Jun 30, 1979
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Apr 3, 1974
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Jackson County, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,882
Households4,695
Housing units5,832
Income
Median household income$41,475
$100k+ households26.6%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,145
Attached single-family32
Small multifamily82
Large multifamily77
Mobile homes1,469
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share2.7%
Mobile-home share25.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,913
Renter-occupied782
Vacant units1,137
Home value & age
Median home value$135,200
Owner homes $300k+17.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1987
Older-home share35.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,410
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Jackson County

38501 201
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 33 hail, 129 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Jackson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jackson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Jackson County is 2.50″. It was reported near Gainesboro, TN on September 5, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jackson County — 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 Jackson County address?

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