Hail in Shelby County, Tennessee
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Shelby County on 35 days since October 2020. That is more than 68% of US counties. It ranks 8 of 95 in Tennessee.
The largest radar estimate was 2.1 inches on August 9, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was August 17, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 9, 2023 | 2.1 in |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.85 in |
| March 30, 2025 | 1.85 in |
| June 1, 2026 | 1.75 in |
| February 15, 2023 | 1.7 in |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.65 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 53 hail reports since October 2020, and 54 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Tennessee
- Williamson County: 42 days
- Fayette County: 41 days
- Hardeman County: 37 days
- Weakley County: 37 days
- Humphreys County: 36 days
- McNairy County: 36 days