Hail in Macon County, Tennessee
Hail September 5, 2025 · Macon County, Tennessee
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A severe thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in Lafayette.
The wider storm
A potent cold front swept through Middle Tennessee during the evening of September 5, 2025. With an unstable and moist atmosphere ahead of this feature, the front provided additional lift to aid in the development of thunderstorms. These thunderstorms were able to become severe, producing large hail and damaging winds. The largest hail reported during this event was tennis ball size hail in Gainesboro with numerous reports of downed trees received throughout Middle Tennessee.
Began near Lafayette (36.5200, -86.0300).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1281400. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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