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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lake County, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lake County, TN from July 19, 1956 through May 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake County, TN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lake County

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
1:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgely, TN
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported quarter size hail in Tiptonville... TN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED EAST OF TIPTONVILLE NEAR THE FRIERSON RD AND HWY 22 INTERSECTION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Samburg, TN
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2019
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN RIDGELY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgely, TN
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2013
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell near Reelfoot Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 E Tiptonville Gooch Fl, TN
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2012
6:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tiptonville, TN
2.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
7:09 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were numerous reports of damage to vehicles and roofs caused by the tennis ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
6:47 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Ridgely, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 6, 2003
12:35 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
0.88″ hail
Oct 24, 2001
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2000
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Many leaves were taken off trees by the hail. Many cars and roofs were damaged by the hail as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
0.75″ hail
Jan 3, 2000
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgely, TN
0.75″ hail
Jan 17, 1999
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 1998
4:52 PM CST
Hail report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiptonville, 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 Lake County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 26, 2024
12:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 25 utility poles down in the Tiptonville area. Widespread tree damage and some structural damage to homes as well. One metal building north of Tiptonville lost its roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A carport was lifted and tossed on TN 78 across from Lake County Health Dept in Tiptonville. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
Feb 22, 2022
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FALLEN ON SCHOOL BUILDING AND FENCES BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
May 4, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** MOBILE HOME DESTROYED
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgely, TN
UNK mph
May 3, 2020
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN IN TIPTONVILLE. WINDS ESTIMATED NEAR 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
Jan 13, 2020
9:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES SNAPPED / UPROOTED
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2020
9:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
May 2, 2019
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgely, TN
60 mph
Jun 29, 2018
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS OF 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
May 2, 2017
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. A FEW FARM SHEDS AND OLD BUILDINGS DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
65 mph
Mar 11, 2017
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED AT 65 MPH WITH DAMAGE TO SMALL TREE LIMBS. ALSO EXPERIENCED HAIL UP TO 1/2 INCH IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2017
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. NICKEL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgely, TN
85 mph
Oct 2, 2014
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A home weather station measured a 74 knot gust west of Ridgely.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.41 WNW Cottonwood, TN
58 mph
Jun 11, 2012
1:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds caused roof damage to several homes in Tiptonville. Several trees and large limbs were knocked down in Tiptonville and at Reelfoot Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tiptonville, 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 Lake County

10 reports
UNK category
Dec 20, 2021
2:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO CYPRESS POINT RESORT AND LAKEVIEW RESTAURANT ON REELFOOT LAKE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Tiptonville, TN
UNK category
Sep 1, 2020
10:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DEVELOPED WEST OF WYNNBURG AND MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS OPEN FARMLAND... LIFTING BEFORE REACHING HIGHWAY 78 SOUTH OF TIPTONVILLE. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Tiptonville, TN
UNK category
May 2, 2019
11:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED EAST OF CARUTHERSVILLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Caruthersville, TN
EF1 category
Jun 7, 2014
2:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed over the Mississippi River from New Madrid County, Missouri and tracked through Lake County into Obion County. Damage across Lake County consisted of mainly tree damage with clear cutting and snapping of trees near the levee near the river towards Reelfoot Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .95 NW New Markham, TN
F0 category
Jul 22, 2005
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in the community of Tank Two in southern Lake County. A shed large enough to hold a cotton picker was destroyed. A couple of trees were also knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Ridgely, TN
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
1:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just west of Tiptonville and tracked northeast just north of Tiptonville. Eleven mobile homes were destroyed and another twelve were damaged. A shed was demolished. Five homes were also damaged. Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Tiptonville, TN
F0 category
Jan 21, 1999
11:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Tiptonville producing little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tiptonville, TN
F2 category
May 18, 1995
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first tocuhed down about seven miles north of Tiptonville and continued to move northeast through the Reelfoot Lake area. The tornado then moved into Obion County near the town of Walnut Log and eventually moved into Fulton County, Kentucky. Two horses were killed when they were picked up by the tornado. One house had part of its roof torn off, lost part of his carport and had several windows broken. Another house lost part of its siding. Several boats and boat trailers were destroyed. A barn and six grain silos were destroyed. Some cotton trailers were blown over. Several trees and power lines were knocked down. Some crops were damaged as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Obion Co, TN
F0 category
Apr 20, 1995
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched in the northern part of the county. Several utility poles were snapped by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Ridgely, TN
F0 category
Mar 13, 1978
7:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, TN
Lake County · 1,719 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 · County

Lake County, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,691
Households2,022
Housing units2,497
Income
Median household income$30,500
$100k+ households19.7%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,719
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily562
Large multifamily71
Mobile homes134
Housing mix
Single-family share68.8%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share25.4%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied915
Renter-occupied1,107
Vacant units475
Home value & age
Median home value$107,000
Owner homes $300k+6.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,663
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lake County

38079 61
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 55 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Lake County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lake County is 2.50″. It was reported near Tiptonville, TN on April 2, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake 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 Lake County address?

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