Hail — Wilson, Tennessee
2025-05-08 · near Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee
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Event narrative
Half dollar size hail was reported on Fite Road in Watertown.
Wider weather episode
Severe thunderstorms impacted Middle Tennessee during the afternoon and evening hours of May 8, 2025. With a very cold airmass aloft, this allowed for steep lapse rates which helped to set the stage for large hail. Several reports of large hail was received across Middle Tennessee with the largest hail of two inches being reported in Franklin. Additionally, severe winds also downed several trees.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1246165. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.