Hail HistoryHail history for Tift County, GA
29 hail reports in Tift County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 3, 2016.
Cities in Tift County
Recent hail in Tift County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Vanceville 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Tift County by year
When hail season peaks in Tift County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Tift County
112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Tift County since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Tifton, Phillipsburg, Fender 3 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 40 mph, a measured | Harding 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hillsdale 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Tifton 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Tifton 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Harding, Chula 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Tifton 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Tifton, Sunsweet, Hillsdale 8 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Vanceville 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 75 mph, a estimat | Brookfield 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 Tift 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).