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Hail history for Adel, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Adel on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Adel
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Pine Valley 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Adel |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Massee 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Adel |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Wagon Wheel 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Adel |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Adel by year
When hail season peaks near Adel
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Adel
Feb 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wagon Wheel (7 mi from Adel)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail between Sparks and Lenox.Mar 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Adel (1 mi from Adel)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported via WALB's facebook page.Jun 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Adel (0 mi from Adel)
Mar 26, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Laconte (7 mi from Adel)
Apr 24, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Lenox (9 mi from Adel)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Adel
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | Sparks 1 mi from Adel |
| Dec 30, 2021 | EF1 | Massee 3 mi from Adel |
| Sep 16, 2020 | EF0 | Greggs 7 mi from Adel |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF1 | Pine Valley 8 mi from Adel |
| May 24, 2017 | EF0 | Massee 4 mi from Adel |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | Greggs 8 mi from Adel |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | New Lois 6 mi from Adel |
| Jun 26, 2016 | EF0 | Flat Ford 7 mi from Adel |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Adel
88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Adel since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 26, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Massee 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Cecil, Adel 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Pine Valley 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cottle 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cottle 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Valley 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Staunton, Lenox 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Laconte 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hahira 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Laconte 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 Adel; 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 Adel.
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