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Hail history for Albany, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Albany on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Albany ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Albany
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Forrester, Stocks 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Albany |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Putney, Stocks, Century 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Albany |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Albany by year
When hail season peaks near Albany
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Albany
Jun 14, 2023 · 3.75 in · Williamsburg (7 mi from Albany)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture of 3.75 inch hail was received with a measuring tape next to a hail stone.Jan 3, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forrester (4 mi from Albany)
Apr 5, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Byne Crossroads (8 mi from Albany)
Nov 16, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakland (6 mi from Albany)
National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement reported golf ball sized hail in western Lee county.Dec 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southwest Ga Rgnl Airport (4 mi from Albany)
National Weather Service description (English): The airport safety office reported hail around golf ball size.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Albany
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Century 7 mi from Albany |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | Red Rock 9 mi from Albany |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF1 | Turner City 10 mi from Albany |
| Jan 30, 2013 | EF0 | Forrester 4 mi from Albany |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Albany
203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Albany since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 9, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Southwest Ga Regional a, Albany 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Oakland 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Putney 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Southwest Ga Regional a 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Southwest Ga Regional a, Pecan City, Albany 4 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Albany 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Stocks 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Forrester 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Albany, Forrester, Turner City 3 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | East Albany, Albany, Turner City 4 wind reports |
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 Albany; 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 Albany.
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