Hail HistoryHail history for Hawkinsville, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hawkinsville on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in March and July.
Recent hail near Hawkinsville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hawkinsville in the last two years.
Hail days near Hawkinsville by year
When hail season peaks near Hawkinsville
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Hawkinsville
Mar 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hawkinsville (3 mi from Hawkinsville)
National Weather Service description (English): The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office observed golf ball-sized hail approximately five miles south of Hawkinsville. WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter to golf ball-sized hail likely fell across the county from west of Hawkinsville to southeast of Hawkinsville.Jul 21, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cochran (7 mi from Hawkinsville)
Jul 5, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Hawkinsville (3 mi from Hawkinsville)
May 10, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Cochran (7 mi from Hawkinsville)
Jun 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hawkinsville (3 mi from Hawkinsville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hawkinsville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2022 | EF1 | Empire 9 mi from Hawkinsville |
| Dec 30, 2021 | EF0 | Browndale 8 mi from Hawkinsville |
| Nov 23, 2014 | EF1 | Elko 10 mi from Hawkinsville |
| Nov 23, 2014 | EF0 | Browndale 7 mi from Hawkinsville |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EF2 | Dubois 9 mi from Hawkinsville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hawkinsville
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hawkinsville since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 5, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Hawkinsville Airport 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Hawkinsville Airport, Klondike, Elko 5 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2020 | 52 mph, estimated | Baileys Park 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Wallace, Hawkinsville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Tippets 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Tippets 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Dubois 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Dubois 1 wind report |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Hawkinsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Tippets 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hawkinsville; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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10 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Hawkinsville.
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