Hail History

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Hail history for Swainsboro, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 23, 20181.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 5, 2007
Ane haili ijiin 20065
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon3
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles38

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

Recent hail near Swainsboro

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

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Of 5 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (2) and March (2).

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May 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swainsboro (4 mi from Swainsboro)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail about three miles east-northeast of Swainsboro. The Emanuel County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail about 4.5 miles east of Swainsboro. The public reported that nickel-sized hail fell for up to 10 minutes in Twin City.

Mar 26, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Blundale (9 mi from Swainsboro)

Apr 23, 2018 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Swainsboro (2 mi from Swainsboro)

Mar 1, 2009 · 0.75 in (1-sent coin) · Modoc (4 mi from Swainsboro)

Apr 14, 2009 · 0.75 in (1-sent coin) · Lexsy (9 mi from Swainsboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swainsboro

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 5, 2022EF1Covena
6 mi from Swainsboro		6.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF0Kirby
5 mi from Swainsboro		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF0Canoochee
10 mi from Swainsboro		4.8 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swainsboro

38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swainsboro since 2006, on 33 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026damage a reportedSwainsboro
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202564 mph, a estimatNorristown Junction, Swainsboro
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202460 mph, a estimatSwainsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202349 mph, a estimatCanoochee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202349 mph, a estimatSwainsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202349 mph, a estimatSwainsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202349 mph, a estimatSwainsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202258 mph, a estimatTwin City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202260 mph, a estimatSwainsboro, Modoc
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 26, 202152 mph, a estimatSwainsboro
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 Swainsboro; 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 Swainsboro.

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