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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in McMinn County, TN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across McMinn County, TN from April 8, 1957 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
101
Wind Reports
316
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage McMinn County, TN · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 3, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Athens, TN
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2022 6:57 PM UTC
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF A 1 INCH HAILSTONE WITH THE TIME BEING ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Niota, TN
1.00″hail
May 6, 2022 7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsview, TN
1.75″hail
Apr 25, 2020 9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. REPORTED BY PUBLIC FROM COUNTY ROAD 613 BETWEEN ATHENS AND ETOWAH TN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Etowah, TN
1.00″hail
Mar 17, 2018 11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, TN
1.00″hail
Mar 21, 2017 10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR HIGHWAY 30 EAST OF ATHENS
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, TN
1.00″hail
Mar 21, 2017 9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR HIGHWAY 30 EAST OF ATHENS
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, TN
1.00″hail
Apr 22, 2016 9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Clear Water, TN
1.00″hail
Aug 20, 2014 3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
1.00″hail
Aug 1, 2012 6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Etowah.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Etowah, TN
1.00″hail
Aug 1, 2012 5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Etowah.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Etowah, TN
1.00″hail
Aug 1, 2012 5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An individual from the public reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Englewood.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Englewood, TN
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2012 7:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail 4 miles west of Niota near Marshall Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Niota, TN
1.00″hail
Apr 3, 2012 7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail northwest of Athens near Clearwater.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Athens, TN
1.00″hail
Apr 3, 2012 7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail northwest of Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Athens, TN
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2012 12:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported approximately 15 miles southeast of Ten Mile.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WNW Idlewild, TN
0.75″hail
Mar 2, 2012 6:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Niota.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ESE Niota, TN
1.00″hail
Mar 2, 2012 1:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Etowah.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Etowah, TN
1.00″hail
Jun 24, 2011 2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail 1 mile north of Etowah.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Etowah, TN
1.75″hail
May 26, 2011 2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mashburn, TN
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2011 8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail on South Jackson Street in Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
1.75″hail
Apr 27, 2011 3:21 AM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio personnel reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail in Riceville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Riceville, TN
0.88″hail
May 28, 2010 2:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported along interstate 75.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Athens, TN
1.75″hail
May 28, 2010 2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of highways 11 and 30.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
1.75″hail
May 15, 2010 5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported in Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
1.50″hail
May 15, 2010 5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in the Georgetown area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Lamontville, TN
1.25″hail
May 14, 2010 6:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell four miles east of Decatur.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 NNW Fiketon, TN
0.75″hail
May 14, 2009 7:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported approximately 1.5 mile south of Lakeview.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lakeview, TN
0.75″hail
Apr 10, 2009 4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny-size hail fell in the Englewood area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Old Englewood, TN
1.75″hail
Aug 2, 2008 3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio spotter reported golfball-size hail fell in Englewood.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Old Englewood, 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.
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a metal pole barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: Niota, TN
UNKmph
May 21, 2025 1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Niota, TN
UNKmph
May 20, 2025 11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Athens, TN
UNKmph
May 17, 2025 7:06 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Etowah, TN
UNKmph
May 17, 2025 6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Riceville, TN
UNKmph
Apr 23, 2025 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Englewood, TN
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Niota, TN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down from Athens to the northern portions of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNKmph
May 23, 2024 11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Englewood, TN
UNKmph
May 9, 2024 2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down close to Athens. Location approximate. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2023 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Englewood, TN
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2023 2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the south end of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Dentville, TN
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2023 7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Athens, TN
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Riceville, TN
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2023 9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch received a call for a few trees down near County Road 561 and 552.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Etowah, TN
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2023 7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Riceville, TN
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2023 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in Athens. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2023 8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large trees crossing the highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Niota, TN
UNKmph
May 16, 2023 9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO BARN AND TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Englewood, TN
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2023 10:24 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN COUNTY WIDE... INCLUDING SEVERAL IN ETOWAH... TN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Etowah, TN
UNKmph
Mar 25, 2023 7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED TREE DOWN ON STATE ROUTE 39 NEAR THE COUNTY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Englewood, TN
UNKmph
Mar 25, 2023 7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS POWER LINES DOWN IN ETOWAH CITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Etowah, TN
UNKmph
Mar 3, 2023 7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HWY 11 BETWEEN RICEVILLE AND CALHOUN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Calhoun, TN
UNKmph
Jan 3, 2023 7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Athens, TN
UNKmph
Aug 9, 2022 9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Riceville, TN
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2022 12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR COUNTY ROAD 325 AND HWY 11. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Niota, TN
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2022 12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE BLOCKING THE ROAD ON COUNTY ROAD 326. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Sweetwater, 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 McMinn County
19 reports
UNKcategory
Dec 1, 2016 6:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 20 INJ *** THE TORNADO DEVELOPED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 700 AND 705 WHERE THERE WAS SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE OBSERVED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE NORTHEAST WITH THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRING ALONG OLD ATHENS MADISONVILLE RD. WHERE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A FEW MOBILE HOMES. THE TORNADO WEAKENED AS IT MOVED TO THE NORTHEAST WITH MOSTLY TREE DAMAGE AS IT LIFTED AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF TN-307 AND COUNTY ROAD 350.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Athens, TN
EF2category
Mar 2, 2012 1:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Harrison Tornado - Segment #4. The Harrison Tornado continued to intensify again as it crossed from Polk into McMinn County. It was an EF1 at 100 MPH when it crossed the county line but quickly elevated to an EF2, and reached its maximum strength only about 1 1/2 miles inside McMinn County as an EF2 at 130 MPH where it caused heavy damage to several rural homes.||The tornado then continued to the northeast slowly weakening, crossed U.S. Highway 411, then started to climb the terrain on the north end of Starr Mountain where it dissipated. This storm went on to produce another tornado in Monroe County.||In McMinn County 37 homes and mobile homes were damaged. Four homes and seven mobile homes were destroyed. Property damages totaled about $2 Million. There were 7 injuries.||This tornado ended in McMinn County, but crossed parts of four counties, had an over pathlength of 41 miles and caused 44 injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .97 SSW Coghill, TN
EF1category
Apr 27, 2011 8:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Englewood-S. Madisonville Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF1 tornado touched down northeast of Englewood. It formed near Carl Lee Road in McMinn County and tracked into Monroe County before dissipating. It had a path width of 200 yards. The 100 mph wind damaged several homes and downed numerous trees and powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 SE Manila, TN
EF2category
Apr 27, 2011 8:01 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ringgold-Apison Tornado. The tornado continued from Polk into McMinn County. The tornado re-intensified causing EF2 damage with 130 mph estimated max winds. Near the intersection of County Road 750 and County Road 966 two houses and a mobile home were destroyed and five people were injured. The tornado finally dissipated southwest of the McMinn County Airport. ||This prolific tornado started in Catoosa County, GA, accounted for 21 fatalities and tracked 57 miles over 5 parts of counties; 46 miles and 4 counties in Tennessee.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .42 ESE Luskville, TN
EF0category
Apr 27, 2011 6:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey reported an EF0 tornado touched down near Athens. The max wind of 70 mph snapped off a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S Mt Harmony, TN
EF0category
Apr 27, 2011 6:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey reported an EF0 tornado touched down just south of Etowah. It had a path width of 50 yards and a path length of 2.3 miles. The max wind of 80 mph downed a few trees along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Etowah, TN
EF1category
Apr 27, 2011 5:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cleveland-to-Etowah Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF1 tornado continued out of Polk county into McMinn county, before it dissipated south of Etowah. The max wind of 90 mph downed several trees and damaged a few roofs on homes in southeast McMinn county. In total, this tornado tracked about 28 miles in three counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 SE Dentville, TN
EF0category
Apr 4, 2011 5:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported an EF-0 tornado touched down 1 mile northeast of Athens. It had a path width of 25 yards and path length of around a mile. The max wind speed of 70 mph downed 8 trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 NE Athens, TN
EF0category
Oct 9, 2009 7:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down about 2 miles east of Englewood. The path length was two-tenths of a mile and path width was 30 yards. The maximum wind speed was 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Englewood, TN
EF0category
Oct 9, 2009 6:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down along Interstate 75 about 7 miles north of Niota. The maximum wind speed was 70 mph with a path length of one-half of a mile and a path length of 20 yards. A few trees were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Niota, TN
EF0category
May 8, 2009 4:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down about two miles northwest of Etowah and produced 80 mph (EF0) intensity winds. The path width was 20 yards while path length was 0.1 mile. Numerous trees and power lines were downed as a result of the tornado.
Tornado Report Description: The roof to a barn was blown off. The side of a utility building was knocked down. A carport was blown down and a 28-foot motorhome was moved several feet. Several trees were twisted out of the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Northern Mcminn, TN
F0category
Apr 27, 1994 12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down near the town of Athens. A few trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Athens, TN
F3category
Feb 6, 1986 4:38 PM CST
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1category
Dec 5, 1977 8:40 AM CST
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F3category
Apr 8, 1974 11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F3category
Apr 3, 1974 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1category
Apr 3, 1974 2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F2category
Mar 19, 1963 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for McMinn County, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in McMinn County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does McMinn County have on record?
Our records show 101 hail, 316 wind, and 19 tornado reports in McMinn County, 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 McMinn County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in McMinn County is 3.00″. It was reported near Riceville, TN on June 7, 1985.
A storm report showed up near my home in McMinn 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 McMinn County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in McMinn 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 McMinn County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in McMinn 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 McMinn County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in McMinn 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 McMinn County, TN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in McMinn 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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