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Hail history for Eatonton, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 15, 20231.75 in (golf ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 15, 2023

Ane haili ijiin 200615

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon9

Tornado ijiin 10 mile6

Wind reports within 10 miles60

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eatonton on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 15, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Eatonton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Eatonton in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Eatonton meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Eatonton

Of 15 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (4) and March (3).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Eatonton

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Reids Crossroads (5 mi from Eatonton)

National Weather Service description (English): The Putnam County Emergency Management Director report golf ball-sized hail across the northern portion of the county. At least two vehicles suffered significant damage from the hail.

Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eatonton (4 mi from Eatonton)

National Weather Service description (English): The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail in the Eatonton area. Several reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the southwest to the northeast part of the county. Radar supported that hail of this size likely fell across in a swath from west to east near and just north of Georgia Highway 16.

Mar 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eatonton (7 mi from Eatonton)

National Weather Service description (English): The Putnam County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail approximately six miles southeast of Eatonton. The public observed quarter-sized hail on the Putnam county sided of Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee.

Mar 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hunts (0 mi from Eatonton)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golfball sized hail in Eatonton. The hail was so deep it covered the ground completely.

Aug 15, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jefferson (10 mi from Eatonton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported near the intersection of Harmony Ln and Harmony Rd.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eatonton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 13, 2020	EF1	Willard 6 mi from Eatonton	12.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011	EF1	Flat Rock 8 mi from Eatonton	3.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011	EF0	Sandy Run 10 mi from Eatonton	3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 2, 2009	EF0	Eatonton 4 mi from Eatonton	1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 2, 2009	EF0	Eatonton 8 mi from Eatonton	0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 18, 2009	EF1	Willard 7 mi from Eatonton	8.7 mi long, 1,320 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eatonton

60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eatonton since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 15, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 10, 2026	damage a reported	Harmony 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 2026	45 mph, a estimat	Flat Rock 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Eatonton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Stanfordville, Resseaus Xrds, Dennis 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Linchburg, Hearnville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Dennis, Flat Rock 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Turnwold 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 2022	46 mph, a estimat	Bethany 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 2022	40 mph, a estimat	Dennis 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 30, 2021	60 mph, a estimat	Dennis, Phoenix, Glenwoods Springs 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

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 Eatonton; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Eatonton.

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