Hail History

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Hail history for Helena, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 12, 20231.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 5, 2007
Ane haili ijiin 200610
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon9
Tornado ijiin 10 mile4
Wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Helena on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 5, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Helena

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Helena meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Helena

Of 10 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (2) and May (2).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Helena

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plainville (5 mi from Helena)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports were received from the public across the county from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of hail ranging in size from pennies to nickels, with one golf ball-size hail report five miles east of Calhoun.

May 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chauncey (9 mi from Helena)

National Weather Service description (English): The Eastman Police Department reported golf ball-sized hail in the Chauncey area.

May 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Jay Bird Spgs (5 mi from Helena)

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Armuchee (1 mi from Helena)

Mar 27, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Alamo (9 mi from Helena)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Helena

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2024EF0Avants
6 mi from Helena		7.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 12, 2022EF0Scotland
7 mi from Helena		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF1Cedar Grove
10 mi from Helena		4.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 15, 2007EF0Jay Bird Spgs
6 mi from Helena		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Helena

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Helena since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Oct 13, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage a reportedHelena
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 202660 mph, a estimatCedar Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, a estimatErick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202460 mph, a estimatChauncey, Pitts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202460 mph, a estimatSpring Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202360 mph, a estimatAlamo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202358 mph, a estimatTowns
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202360 mph, a estimatWorkmore, Helena
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202258 mph, a estimatMilan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202260 mph, a estimatMc Rae
1 wind report		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 Helena; 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 Helena.

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