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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pickett County, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pickett County, TN from November 27, 1973 through May 29, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pickett County, TN · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last May 29, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Pickett County

25 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo received via Facebook of golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK PHOTOS SHOWED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN THE CEDAR GROVE AREA
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Byrdstown, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK PHOTOS SHOWED DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BYRDSTOWN
NWS Hail Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
4:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
1.00″ hail
Dec 18, 2016
6:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON OBEY RIVER BRIDGE IN BYRDSTOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2014
1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Byrdstown, TN
0.88″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 SSW Byrdstown, TN
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2010
8:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Residents at 3098 Old Livingston Road observed nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Midway, TN
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2009
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Byrdstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Byrdstown, TN
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
1:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CoCoRAHS Observer reported one inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.63 SW Midway, TN
1.00″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
1:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail on Highway 111 and Pendergrass Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Smyrna, TN
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Static, TN
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
2:49 PM CST
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported at Dale Hollow Lake. Several cars were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Byrdstown, TN
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2005
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Park Ranger reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 E Byrdstown, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff's office reported dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Byrdstown, 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 Pickett County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 29, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pickett County EMA reported scattered trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS storm survey found a large 2.5 mile wide by 7 mile long downburst with embedded stronger microbursts blew down hundreds of trees across northeast Fentress and eastern Pickett Counties... especially in Pickett State Park and Big South Fork Recreation Area. The park was temporarily closed due to all roads being blocked by downed trees. Max winds were estimated up to 85 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NE Jamestown, TN
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees down in the area of Pickett State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NE Jamestown, TN
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS storm survey found scattered trees were blown down across central Pickett and northern Overton Counties... including on Jolley Road... Iron Creek Rd... C Parker Rd... Raymond Rd... Keisling Ridge Rd. A barn was destroyed on Hatcher Hall Rd. Winds were estimated up to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2022
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND A FEW POWER POLES WERE BLOWN DOWN ACROSS PICKETT COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
May 5, 2022
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ALONG WEST MAIN STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
Dec 21, 2021
10:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR HIGH SCHOOL IN BYRDSTOWN... TN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN COUNTY WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT 1750 PARKER ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2016
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALL ACROSS PICKETT COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Byrdstown, TN
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2016
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN IN YARD OF HOME ON HASSLER LANE IN BYRDSTOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Byrdstown, TN
64 mph
Jul 14, 2015
12:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong to severe winds associated with the rear flank downdraft of a supercell blew down numerous trees across southern Pickett County. Several trees were blown down on Hill Cemetary Road, and another tree fell and blocked Cherry Tree Lane near the Oak Grove Cemetary. A barn was damaged at the south end of Tompkins Lane. A tree fell on a home at 525 Tallman Lane causing significant damage, and another tree fell on a cabin on Eastport Road crushing part of the building. A marina broke away from shore at East Port Marina causing minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.01 WSW Boom, TN
58 mph
May 21, 2013
1:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a tree down on a house on Main Street in Byrdstown. Power outages were also reported in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Byrdstown, TN
63 mph
May 5, 2012
4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were downed across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Byrdstown, TN
60 mph
Jun 23, 2011
3:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a mobile home and numerous trees were knocked down near the Green Brier community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 ESE Green Brier, 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 Pickett County

5 reports
EF0 category
Jul 14, 2015
12:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down on Dale Hollow Lake south of Byrdstown then moved southeast across far southern Pickett County into western Fentress County before lifting southwest of Jamestown. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Winningham Road and Robbinstown Road before the tornado moved into Fentress County. Photos of the tornado were taken from Midway and Alpine, and the tornado was reportedly visible from Moodyville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 ESE Oak Grove, TN
F3 category
Apr 16, 1998
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 40 homes and 22 mobile homes were destroyed from this tornado. 95% of the trees were destroyed in the path of the tornado. 45 utility poles were blown down. 100 barns were destroyed, 2 green houses were heavily damaged, and there was damage to fences and pasture land. There were 4 people injured, but they were treated and released.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Byrdstown, TN
F1 category
Apr 3, 1998
4:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Local law enforcement spotted a tornado. A few trees were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Byrdstown, TN
F0 category
May 26, 1986
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Pickett County, TN
Pickett County · 2,551 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

Pickett County, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,062
Households2,106
Housing units3,362
Income
Median household income$44,591
$100k+ households25.6%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,551
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily130
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes662
Housing mix
Single-family share75.9%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share4.3%
Mobile-home share19.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,734
Renter-occupied372
Vacant units1,256
Home value & age
Median home value$162,200
Owner homes $300k+24.9%
Owner homes $500k+11.4%
Owner homes $750k+7.4%
Median year built1992
Older-home share38.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,958
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Pickett County

38556 167
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42602 149
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38549 53
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38577 34
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38543 7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 57 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Pickett County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 29, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pickett County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pickett County is 1.75″. It was reported near Byrdstown, TN on June 11, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pickett 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 Pickett County address?

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