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Hail history for Wilkes County, GA
12 hail reports in Wilkes County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 7, 2023.
Cities in Wilkes County
Recent hail in Wilkes County
No hail was reported in Wilkes County in the last two years.
Hail days in Wilkes County by year
When hail season peaks in Wilkes County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wilkes County
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wilkes County since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 45 mph, estimated | Brickhouse 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Washington, Wash Wilkes Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Wash Wilkes Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Wash Wilkes Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Bessie 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 52 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Prather 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 52 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | New Town 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
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 Wilkes County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).