Hail History

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Hail history for Americus, GA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 17, 20211 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 18, 2013
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Americus on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in March and July.

Recent hail near Americus

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

Hail days near Americus by year

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When hail season peaks near Americus

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and July (1).

Jan1Feb2MarAprMayJun1JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Americus

Mar 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Myrtle Springs (3 mi from Americus)

National Weather Service description (English): The Middle Flint Regional E911 Center and the public reported quarter to golfball sized hail north of Americus.

Oct 15, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Americus (1 mi from Americus)

Mar 17, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Myrtle Springs (6 mi from Americus)

Feb 17, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Americus (1 mi from Americus)

Jul 31, 2010 · 0.75 in (penny) · Croxton Crossroads (10 mi from Americus)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Americus

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 17, 2021EF1Americus
1 mi from Americus		1.2 mi long, 325 yd wide
Apr 19, 2015EF1Huntington
8 mi from Americus		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 15, 2009EF1Maddox
5 mi from Americus		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF1Plains
9 mi from Americus		1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Americus

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Americus since 2006, on 48 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedShiloh
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedPlains
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedAmericus
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedAmericus
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedAmericus
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202555 mph, estimatedGatewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202555 mph, estimatedAmericus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202455 mph, estimatedAmericus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202360 mph, estimatedAmericus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202345 mph, estimatedThalean
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 Americus; 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 Americus.

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