Hailstory

Hail in Polk County, Tennessee

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Polk County on 12 days since October 2020. That is more than 23% of US counties. It ranks 72 of 95 in Tennessee.

The largest radar estimate was 1.75 inches on May 26, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was August 11, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20212
20221
20233
20243
20251
20262

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
May 26, 20241.75 in
July 28, 20261.75 in
July 20, 20231.75 in
June 5, 20231.55 in
September 12, 20231.55 in
August 17, 20241.45 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 3 hail reports since October 2020, and 7 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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