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Bradley County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Bradley County, Tennessee? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 37 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 13 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Bradley County, Tennessee showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Bradley County, Tennessee. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Bradley County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bradley County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

37
Events (12 mo)
13
Hail
24
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 1, 2026 wind event near Bradley County, Bradley County, Tennessee, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 1, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Bradley County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Bradley County

Current NEXRAD radar over Bradley County, Tennessee with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Bradley County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Friday, August 7, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wildwood Lake, or 12 miles south of Cleveland. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wildwood Lake, or 12 miles south of Cleveland. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1052 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Benton, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Benton, Ducktown, Wildwood Lake, William L. Davenport Refuge, Conasauga, Parksville, Turtletown, Reliance, Archville, and Hiwassee Ocoee State Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Benton, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Benton, Etowah, Wildwood Lake, Conasauga, Parksville, Reliance, Bullet Creek, Archville, Hiwassee Ocoee State Park, and Gap Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Friday, July 31, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Down trees and powerlines along South Lee Highway. Time estimated by radar. (MRX)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Mcdonald

Sunday, July 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wildwood Lake, or near Cleveland, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lakesite, or 13 miles west of Cleveland, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“Numerous trees and powerlines down across the county. (MRX)”

SPC verified report · 3 ESE Cleveland

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over South Cleveland, or 7 miles southwest of Cleveland, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Benton, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Benton, Ducktown, Etowah, William L. Davenport Refuge, Coker Creek, Parksville, Turtletown, Reliance, Copperhill, and Bullet Creek.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cleveland, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cleveland, Benton, Charleston, South Cleveland, East Cleveland, Wildwood Lake, Calhoun, Waterville, Parksville, and Hopewell.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cohutta, or 11 miles northeast of Ringgold. Storms are nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Multiple down tree reports on north side of the county. Time estimated by radar. (MRX)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Hopewell

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Dayton to Cohutta. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 1236 PM EDT/1136 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Signal Mountain, or near Chattanooga, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 6, 2026 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1016 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lookout Mountain, or near Chattanooga, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 852 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Pikeville to Walden. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 606 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cleveland to near South Cleveland to near Fort Oglethorpe. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 516 AM EDT/416 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gruetli-Laager to 6 miles southeast of Fayetteville to near Harvest. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1211 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Chattanooga, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East Cleveland, or near Cleveland, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Bradley County, Tennessee
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1057 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Charleston to near Cohutta. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

“At 1020 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles north of Spring City to near Trenton. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bradley County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Bradley County, TN?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 37 severe weather events in Bradley County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Bradley County recently?

Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Bradley County?

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