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Hail history for Putney, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Putney on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Putney
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Putney 1 hail report · closest near the center of Putney |
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Jun 14, 2023 · 3.75 in · Williamsburg (1 mi from Putney)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture of 3.75 inch hail was received with a measuring tape next to a hail stone.May 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baconton (3 mi from Putney)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in far northern Mitchell county.Dec 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southwest Ga Rgnl Airport (6 mi from Putney)
National Weather Service description (English): The airport safety office reported hail around golf ball size.Apr 5, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Albany (8 mi from Putney)
May 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Albany (9 mi from Putney)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Putney
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2020 | EF2 | Lester 8 mi from Putney |
| Apr 20, 2020 | EF2 | Bridgeboro 8 mi from Putney |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF1 | Baconton 5 mi from Putney |
| Mar 2, 2007 | EF2 | Baconton 8 mi from Putney |
| Mar 2, 2007 | EF2 | Putney 2 mi from Putney |
| Mar 2, 2007 | EF2 | Bridgeboro 6 mi from Putney |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Putney
162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Putney since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 9, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Southwest Ga Regional a, Albany 3 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage a reported | Putney 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Southwest Ga Regional a 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 43 mph, a measured | Southwest Ga Regional a, Pecan City, Albany 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Albany 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | East Albany, Turner City 2 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 69 mph, a estimat | East Albany, Albany, Turner City 5 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 68 mph, a measured | Southwest Ga Rgnl Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 75 mph, a estimat | Turner City, Baconton, Albany 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | South Albany 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 Putney; 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 Putney.
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