Hail history for Royston, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileNov 8, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 5, 2017

Ane haili ijiin 200622

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile6

Wind reports within 10 miles80

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Royston on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Recent hail near Royston

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Nov 8, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Bluestone 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Royston	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Royston 1 hail report · closest near the center of Royston	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Royston meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Royston

Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and March (4).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Royston

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cromers (7 mi from Royston)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotters reported golf ball size hail across southern Franklin County.

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Air Line (7 mi from Royston)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotters and the public reported quarter to golf ball size hail from west of Hartwell, to the city, to the Reed Creek area.

Jul 4, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Danielsville (10 mi from Royston)

Jul 1, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Carnesville (3 mi from Royston)

May 12, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hartwell (4 mi from Royston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Royston

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 3, 2023	EF0	Bowman 5 mi from Royston	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 3, 2023	EF0	Canon Franklin Co Airport 5 mi from Royston	5.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 3, 2023	EF0	Goldmine 1 mi from Royston	4.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Air Line 5 mi from Royston	2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008	EF0	Franklin Spgs 4 mi from Royston	2.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008	EF0	Vanna 1 mi from Royston	0.9 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Royston

80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Royston since 2006, on 60 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 2, 2026	damage a reported	Lavonia 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Nov 8, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	James Spring 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Carnesville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	63 mph, a estimat	Bowersville, Canon, Royston 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Bowman 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Franklin Spgs, Bowersville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 28, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Carnesville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2023	58 mph, a estimat	Franklin Spgs 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 2023	58 mph, a estimat	Carnesville, Canon, Hartwell 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 2023	70 mph, a estimat	Transco, Match, Bowersville 3 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.

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

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