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Hail history for Jefferson, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 12, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Mar 15, 2008

Ane haili ijiin 200621

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile4

Wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jefferson on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Jefferson

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 12, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Jefferson 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Jefferson	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Sells 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Jefferson	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Jefferson meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Jefferson

Of 21 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (7) and July (4).

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Mar 15, 2008 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Jefferson (8 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported tennis ball-sized hail in Nicholson, and quarter-sized hail in the Jefferson area. The Jackson Herald reported that extensive damage to vehicles at two car dealerships was observed. More than 3000 vehicles were damaged at Southeast Toyota and approximately 1600 vehicles were damaged at Wayne Neal Chevrolet, both in Jackson. Damages to these vehicles was estimated at $400,000. The public reported that several vehicles in the Nicholson area were also damaged.

Apr 5, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Red Stone (1 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of 2 inch hail in the Preserve Neighborhood near Jefferson Middle School was received on social media.

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Talmo (9 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail in northern Jefferson county. Radar data suggests that hail of similar size likely fell across areas from Talmo to just north of Jefferson.

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Red Stone (3 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail on Storey Porter Road.

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Arcade (4 mi from Jefferson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jefferson

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 21, 2017	EF1	Clarksboro 6 mi from Jefferson	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 29, 2016	EF1	Red Stone 1 mi from Jefferson	3.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016	EF1	Grove Level 9 mi from Jefferson	2.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008	EF1	Arcade 1 mi from Jefferson	7.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jefferson

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 27, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 2, 2026	damage a reported	Pendergrass, Talmo, Maysville 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Nov 8, 2025	55 mph, a estimat	Commerce 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Center, Commerce, Winder Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 2025	49 mph, a estimat	Brockton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Apple Vly, Brockton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 2025	55 mph, a estimat	Sells, Pendergrass 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2024	49 mph, a estimat	Dry Pond, Jefferson Jackson Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Center 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Holders, Jefferson 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 2023	45 mph, a estimat	Commerce 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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Jefferson; 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.

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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 Jefferson.

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