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Hail history for Burke County, GA
47 hail reports in Burke County since 2006 on 31 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 3, 2016.
Cities in Burke County
Recent hail in Burke County
No hail was reported in Burke County in the last two years.
Hail days in Burke County by year
When hail season peaks in Burke County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Burke County
171 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Burke County since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 56 mph on Jun 16, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Blythe, Birdsville, Waynesboro 6 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Waynesboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Waynesboro 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Keysville, Greens Cut 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Keysville, Shell Bluff 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Alexander, Gough 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Waynesboro, Waynesboro Burke Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Alexander 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Rosier, Waynesboro Burke Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Munnerlyn 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 Burke County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).