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Unicoi County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Unicoi County, Tennessee? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 32 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph, plus 13 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 6, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Unicoi County hail map

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

32
Events (12 mo)
13
Hail
19
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
Sep 6, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Dec 18, 2025 wind event near Unicoi County, Unicoi County, Tennessee, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Dec 18, 2025 wind event (55 mph) near Unicoi 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.

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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.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 205 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tusculum, or near Greeneville, moving south at 10 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... Greeneville, Tusculum, Mosheim, Camp Creek, and Chucky.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

“At 1238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Pine Crest, or near Elizabethton, moving south at 30 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 · Unicoi County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pine Crest, or near Johnson City, moving east 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 · Unicoi County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Unicoi 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 1155 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tusculum, or 8 miles east of Greeneville, moving southeast at 25 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 · Unicoi County

“At 1113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Rogersville, moving southeast at 30 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 · Unicoi County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Unicoi 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 843 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Rogersville to 7 miles southwest of Jonesborough to Hampton. Movement was south 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 · Unicoi County

“At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hampton, or 9 miles south of Elizabethton, moving southeast at 15 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 · Unicoi County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Unicoi 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 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Banner Hill, or near Erwin, moving southeast 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... Erwin, Banner Hill, Unicoi, and Limestone Cove.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

“At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Smith to near Jonesville to 9 miles southeast of Pennington Gap. Movement was southeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Unicoi 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 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Banner Hill, or 7 miles east of Erwin, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Johnson City, Elizabethton, Erwin, Jonesborough, Banner Hill, Central, Hampton, Midway, Pine Crest, and Unicoi.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1110 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Jonesborough, or 9 miles northwest of Erwin, moving northeast at 15 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 · Unicoi County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Unicoi 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 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Abingdon to 9 miles north of Tusculum. Movement was 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 · Unicoi County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Unicoi 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 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greeneville, moving southwest at 10 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... Greeneville, Tusculum, Caney Branch, Camp Creek, Rocky Fork, and Cedar Creek.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

“At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tusculum, or 7 miles east of Greeneville, moving southwest at 10 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 · Unicoi County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Unicoi 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 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elizabethton, moving northeast at 25 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 · Unicoi County

“At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Banner Hill, or near Erwin, moving northeast at 30 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... Erwin, Banner Hill, Unicoi, Embreeville, and Rocky Fork.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parrottsville, or 11 miles northeast of Newport, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 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 · Unicoi County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph at times across some of the higher elevations and foothills. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph at times across some of the higher elevations and foothills. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph at times expected across some of the higher elevations and foothills. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 10 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 632 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Hampton, or 11 miles south of Elizabethton, moving east at 30 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 · Unicoi County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...From 4 AM to 2 PM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...From 4 AM to 2 PM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Unicoi 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.

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph at locations such as Cove Mountain. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph at locations such as Cove Mountain. WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 60 mph at locations such as Cove Mountain. WHERE...East TN mountains including Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Unicoi County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 6, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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.

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