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Hail history for Metter, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Metter on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 13, 2012. Hail is most common here in March and June.
Recent hail near Metter
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Metter 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Metter |
| May 30, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Metter 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Metter |
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Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (5) and June (4).
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Mar 13, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aline (9 mi from Metter)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail the size of golfballs on Morgan Road. The hail fell for about 3 minutes.Mar 27, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Cobbtown (9 mi from Metter)
May 6, 2022 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Metter (7 mi from Metter)
Jun 2, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Excelsior (9 mi from Metter)
Mar 16, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cobbtown (8 mi from Metter)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Metter
112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Metter since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 54 mph, a measured | Metter, Metter Airport, Pulaski 11 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Aline 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Metter 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Cobbtown, Aline, Pulaski 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pulaski 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Portal, Metter 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Metter 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Metter 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Portal 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Excelsior 2 wind reports |
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 Metter; 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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16 hail days
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 Metter.
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