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Hail history for Candler County, GA
18 hail reports in Candler County since 2006 on 14 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 22, 2018.
Cities in Candler County
Recent hail in Candler County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Metter 1 hail report |
| May 30, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Metter 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Candler County by year
When hail season peaks in Candler County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Candler County
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Candler County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 54 mph, a measured | Metter, Metter Airport, Pulaski 11 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Aline 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Metter 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Pulaski, Aline 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pulaski 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Metter 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Metter 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Metter 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Excelsior 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Metter 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 Candler 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).