Hail HistoryHail history for Abbeville, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Abbeville on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Oct 9, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and October.
Recent hail near Abbeville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Abbeville in the last two years.
Hail days near Abbeville by year
When hail season peaks near Abbeville
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and October (1).
Largest hail storms near Abbeville
Oct 9, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rochelle (9 mi from Abbeville)
National Weather Service description (English): A deputy with the Wilcox County Sheriff's Department observed baseball-sized hail in the Rochelle area. The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the far northern part of the county in the Pineview area. Several car windshields were observed to have been damaged in the area.May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rhine (5 mi from Abbeville)
National Weather Service description (English): An amateur radio operator reported golf ball-sized hail in Rhine and the public observed penny-sized hail south and east of Rhine along the Telfair county line.May 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Rhine (6 mi from Abbeville)
Apr 9, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Abbeville (0 mi from Abbeville)
Jun 12, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Kramer (8 mi from Abbeville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Abbeville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF1 | Abbeville 7 mi from Abbeville |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF0 | Pineview 8 mi from Abbeville |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF0 | Abbeville 5 mi from Abbeville |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF0 | Copeland 3 mi from Abbeville |
| Jan 2, 2022 | EF0 | Sibbie 9 mi from Abbeville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Abbeville
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Abbeville since 2006, on 33 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Rhine 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Five Points 3 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochelle 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Browning 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2022 | 55 mph, estimated | Kramer 1 wind report |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Rochelle 2 wind reports |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 52 mph, estimated | Finleyson 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochelle 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochelle 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 52 mph, estimated | Rhine 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 Abbeville; 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 Abbeville.
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