Hail History

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Hail history for Alma, GA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 23, 20131.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 23, 2013
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alma on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 23, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Alma

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

Hail days near Alma by year

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When hail season peaks near Alma

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (2).

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Largest hail storms near Alma

Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alma (0 mi from Alma)

Oct 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alma (1 mi from Alma)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to penny size hail was reported in Alma.

May 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baxley Muni Airport (10 mi from Alma)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball hail was reported along Satilla Church Road. One vehicle windshield was damaged from the hail. The cost of damage was estimated.

Mar 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alma (1 mi from Alma)

National Weather Service description (English): WALB-TV relayed a public report via Facebook of Golf ball size hail in Alma.

May 11, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Alma (1 mi from Alma)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alma

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 9, 2024EF1Sessoms Station
9 mi from Alma		2.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jan 22, 2023EF1Rockingham
3 mi from Alma		7.5 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jan 4, 2015EF1Rockingham
2 mi from Alma		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 2, 2009EF1Sessoms Station
9 mi from Alma		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alma

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alma since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 22, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202644 mph, measuredAlma
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202644 mph, measuredAlma
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 20, 202658 mph, estimatedBacon Co Airport Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedBaxley Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202552 mph, estimatedBaxley Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedAlma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202458 mph, estimatedAlma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202359 mph, measuredBacon Co Airport Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202358 mph, estimatedAlma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202358 mph, estimatedRockingham
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 Alma; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Alma.

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