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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Washington County, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Washington County, TN from April 8, 1957 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 37601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
196
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washington County, TN · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Washington County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports via social media of quarter-sized hail in the Cassi community just southeast of Liberty... TN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Liberty, TN
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2024
3:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Liberty, TN
1.25″ hail
Jun 4, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail size between 1 and 1.25 inches reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jonesborough, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gray, TN
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Gray, TN
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gray, TN
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Gray, TN
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2021
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fall Branch, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2021
2:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Leesburg, TN
1.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
3:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Avondale, TN
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
3:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Avondale, TN
1.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
3:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TVA CREDIT UNION STADIUM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Johnson City, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2020
6:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Avondale, TN
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Johnson City, TN
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL AT SULPHUR SPRINGS... TENNESSEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Jonesborough, 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 Washington County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Embreeville, TN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
4:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Johnson City, TN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Fall Branch, TN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down State of Franklin Road and Bristol Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Johnson City, TN
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Johnson City. Report of trees and large branches down in northern Johnson City near Interstate 26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Johnson City, TN
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Delmer Salts Road and on Carroll Creek Road at Steeplechase.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Johnson City, TN
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo of trees down on Davy Crockett Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Limestone, TN
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo of trees down in Fall Branch.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fall Branch, TN
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported a few trees down along Conklin Road and Roy Green Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Embreeville, TN
UNK mph
May 6, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Flag pole snapped. Minor structural damage to home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Liberty, TN
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Newt Road and Washington College Station Road in the Limestone area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Limestone, TN
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at intersection of Old State Route 34 and Taylor Mill Road near Limestone. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Limestone, TN
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Embreeville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported several trees and powerlines down county wide. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Johnson City, TN
UNK mph
May 17, 2023
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Embreeville, 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 Washington County

9 reports
EF0 category
Jul 27, 2014
4:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado occurred approximately three miles southwest of Colonial Heights with estimated peak winds around 100 mph along a 7.1 mile long path 300 yards in width. There were houses along the path with structural damage while one large barn was heavily damaged. Numerous trees were also downed in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 S Rock Spgs, TN
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
11:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Horse Creek Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF3 tornado that initially touched in the Horse Creek area in Greene county, continued a northeast path into Washington county. The tornado had weakened to an EF2 by the time it was in Washington County with 115 mph winds, but still caused extensive damage. One 47-year-old man was killed in his home.||This tornado had a total path length in the two counties of 13.6 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 SSW Liberty, TN
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
10:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Camp Creek Tornado. By the time this tornado crossed into Washington County it had weakened to an EF1 with winds up to 100 mph. Most of the damage in Washington County for this tornado was to trees. The next tornado a couple of hours later in this same area would do much more damage.||The total length of the tornado was 15.8 miles. Earlier in the evening this same storm spawned the Ringgold/Apison Tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.34 WSW Liberty, TN
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
8:33 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ducktown Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF2 tornado touched down in the Ducktown area in Greene County and tracked northeast into Washington County south of Falls Branch. The 120 mph wind ripped off the entire roofs off several homes and downed numerous trees. Across Greene and Washington Counties this tornado had a pathlength of 8.8 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .74 NNW Milburnton, TN
EF1 category
Apr 9, 2011
5:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with 90 mph maximum winds touched down and downed several large trees throughout its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 ENE Mc Kinley, TN
EF1 category
Apr 9, 2011
5:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management personnel reported an EF-1 tornado touched down 2 miles east of Jonesborough. It had a 3 mile path length and a path width of 150 yards. The maximum wind of 90 mph downed numerous trees and powerlines. Three barns were also damaged by the wind.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Jonesboro, TN
EF0 category
May 8, 2009
7:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement confirmed a tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 SSW Gray, TN
F1 category
Jun 13, 1997
7:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Limestone, TN
F2 category
Apr 8, 1957
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Washington County, TN
Washington County · 39,677 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Washington County

Johnson City, TN 100
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Telford, TN 37
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Jonesborough, TN 36
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Gray, TN 35
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Spurgeon, TN 24
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Embreeville, TN 11
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Washington County, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population134,693
Households56,234
Housing units61,426
Income
Median household income$61,051
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached39,677
Attached single-family2,052
Small multifamily8,772
Large multifamily5,658
Mobile homes5,245
Housing mix
Single-family share64.6%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share23.5%
Mobile-home share8.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied36,241
Renter-occupied19,993
Vacant units5,192
Home value & age
Median home value$231,700
Owner homes $300k+33.9%
Owner homes $500k+11.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1986
Older-home share42.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars53,161
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Washington County

37601 96
Johnson City, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37650 55
Erwin, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37659 53
Jonesborough, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37663 41
Kingsport, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37615 39
Johnson City, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37641 35
TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37681 23
TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37686 19
Johnson City, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37656 13
Fall Branch, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37690 12
Telford, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37604 6
Johnson City, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37694 2
Watauga, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports
37614 1
Johnson City, TN Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 58 hail, 196 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Washington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Washington County is 3.00″. It was reported near Johnson City, TN on October 8, 1960.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washington 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 Washington County address?

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