Cordova Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Cordova, TN

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 106 hail storms within 25 miles of Cordova, TN. Of those, 82 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 44 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Cordova Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic1 eventBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive3 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe22 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant56 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate24 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Cordova Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202612 events
202544 events
202413 events
202326 events
202210 events
20211 event

2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Cordova, with 44 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Cordova typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Cordova Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Cordova

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-06-01 LEWISBURG, MS Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-01 OLIVE BRANCH, MS Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-01 2 NNE Lewisburg, MS Severe 1.50" Ping pong ball size hail on East Bethel Road. Time is radar estimated.
2026-06-01 1 N Olive Branch, MS Severe 1.50" Reports of nickel to ping pong ball size hail in Olive Branch.
2026-04-28 MINERAL WELLS, MS Moderate 0.75" —
2026-04-28 3 WNW Olive Branch, MS Moderate 0.75" —
2026-04-28 3 E Cordova, TN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 3 SW Bartlett, TN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-04-28 ELLENDALE, TN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 1 W Ellendale, TN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 PISGAH, TN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-28 SHELBY FARMS, TN Moderate 0.75" —
2025-08-14 CAPLEVILLE, TN Moderate 0.88" —
2025-05-02 ELBA, TN Significant 1.00" —
2025-05-02 ARLINGTON MUNI ARPT, TN Moderate 0.75" —
2025-05-02 BARTLETT, TN Moderate 0.75" —
2025-05-02 OAKLAND, TN Significant 1.00" —
2025-05-02 HICKORY WITHE, TN Moderate 0.88" —
2025-05-02 CANADAVILLE, TN Significant 1.00" —
2025-05-02 ATOKA, TN Moderate 0.88" —

Wind Storm History — Cordova Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 193 high-wind events within 25 miles of Cordova, TN in the past five years. Of those, 190 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive1 event
Severe46 events
Significant143 events
Moderate3 events

Recent Wind Events Near Cordova

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-22 4 NE Whitehaven, TN 60 Significant Measured at KMEM.
2026-07-10 1 WNW Olive Branch, MS 45 Moderate Tree down on power lines near Goodman Rd and Highway 78.
2026-07-08 2 N Cordova, TN 50 Significant Minor wind damage due to a downed tree.
2026-07-04 5 WNW Olive Branch, MS 50 Significant Tree down on 2 vehicles, totaling both around Pleasant Hill estate.
2026-07-04 4 N Oakland, TN 50 Significant Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 4 N Oakland. Report of large trees down on Highway 194 near Feathers Chapel Rd. Time estimated on radar.
2026-07-01 2 NE Oakland, TN 45 Moderate Tree down outside of Oakland.
2026-06-13 TIPTON, TN 58 Significant A tree was knocked down on Highway 51 at Watson Road, blocking half of the road.
2026-06-01 WALLS, MS 58 Significant Multiple trees were knocked down on Star Landing and Goodman Roads in Walls.
2026-04-28 DAYS, MS 58 Significant Trees were knocked down at the intersection of Nesbit Road and Horn Lake Road.
2026-04-28 HORN LAKE, MS 58 Significant A tree was knocked down on Greenbrook Parkway in Southaven.
2026-04-28 LEWISBURG, MS 58 Significant Trees were knocked down at the intersection of Highway 305 and Vaiden Road.
2026-04-28 VICTORIA, MS 81 Severe A police vehicle was rolled over and off Interstate 22 near exit 18 due to very strong straight-line winds.
2026-04-28 BARTON, MS 58 Significant A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Farley and Addison.
2026-04-28 PECKERWOOD PT, TN 58 Significant Trees and power lines were knocked down along Tate Road.
2026-04-28 WHITE STATION, TN 58 Significant A large tree was uprooted on Sweetbriar Road near Redfearn Cove.
2026-04-28 BRIGHTON, TN 58 Significant Straight-line winds caused roof damage at the Brighton Town Hall.
2026-04-28 MILLINGTON, TN 58 Significant Multiple trees were knocked down in the Flag City mobile home community in Millington.
2026-03-15 NESBIT, MS 58 Significant A tree was knocked down on a fence on Laverne Road.
2026-03-15 HORN LAKE DESOTO ARP, MS 58 Significant A large tree was knocked down onto a house.
2026-03-15 CAYCE, MS 58 Significant A tree was uprooted on West Cox Road near Cayce Road.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cordova Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Cordova, TN?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Cordova was on June 1, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Cordova?

Cordova averages roughly 21 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 82 of the 106 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Cordova?

The largest documented hail near Cordova in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Cordova-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in TN?

Most homeowners insurance policies in TN cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Cordova address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Cordova. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Cordova

If your property in or near Cordova took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Cordova's Location Matters for Hail

Cordova sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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