Hail in Humphreys County, TN
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Humphreys County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on April 28, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 3, 2026.
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About Humphreys County, TN
Humphreys County sits in the hills of west-central Tennessee along the Tennessee River, west of Nashville. Hail arrives mainly in spring, when warm, moist Gulf air meets strong cold fronts and fuels severe thunderstorms, with stones reaching tennis ball size in the stronger events. The Fort Campbell (KHPX) NEXRAD radar lies about 55 miles to the northeast, a moderate distance that favors reading storm structure aloft over fine surface detail.
The hail record for Humphreys County, TN
The hail clusters in May; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Humphreys County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.3″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Humphreys County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Humphreys County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Humphreys County?
Hail in Humphreys County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Humphreys County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on April 28, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Humphreys County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Humphreys County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Humphreys County, TN
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Humphreys County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Humphreys County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.