Hail History

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Hail history for Fitzgerald, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 27, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200614
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon11
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fitzgerald on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Fitzgerald

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

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Of 14 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (3).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fitzgerald

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Queensland (6 mi from Fitzgerald)

Jul 22, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ocilla (9 mi from Fitzgerald)

Mar 3, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Abba (7 mi from Fitzgerald)

Mar 11, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Irwinville Airport (10 mi from Fitzgerald)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was estimated via a photo from Eisenhower Road.

Jun 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Irwinville (10 mi from Fitzgerald)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fitzgerald

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 17, 2019EF2Fitzgerald Municipal Airport
4 mi from Fitzgerald		9.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 13, 2009EF1Fitzgerald Municipal Airport
2 mi from Fitzgerald		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 25, 2006F1Fitzgerald
4 mi from Fitzgerald		11.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fitzgerald

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fitzgerald since 2006, on 70 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage a reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage a reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage a reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedOcilla, Ashton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage a reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 202658 mph, a estimatLulaville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202663 mph, a estimatAshton, Fitzgerald
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202658 mph, a estimatOcilla
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202663 mph, a estimatAshton, Irwinville, Ocilla
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, a estimatMystic, Fitzgerald
2 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 Fitzgerald; 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 Fitzgerald.

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