Hail History

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Hail history for Augusta, GA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 14, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 6, 2022
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles275

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Augusta on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 6, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Augusta ranks #257 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Augusta

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 14, 20261 in
quarter		Martinez
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Augusta		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Belvedere
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Augusta		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Langley, Gloverville
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Augusta		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Augusta by year

064076082091104113121321415316417418119220121222423324225126

When hail season peaks near Augusta

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (11).

Jan2Feb4Mar4Apr11May11Jun6Jul5Aug4Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Augusta

May 6, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · National Hills (6 mi from Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports across the Augusta area of severe hail ranging from 1 inch to 2 inches beginning near Wheeler Road and Jackson road, continuing to near University Hospital and Wrightsboro Road.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evans (10 mi from Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail from Harlem to Grovetown to Martinez and Evans. Damage to vehicles, plants, and trees was reported and also that a couple of trees were down.

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evans (10 mi from Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail.

Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Augusta (1 mi from Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): WJBF reported golf ball size hail in Augusta and the surrounding area.

May 3, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morgana (7 mi from Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported golf ball size hail near Highway 230.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Augusta

DateRatingWherePath
May 12, 2025EF1Gloverville
9 mi from Augusta		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF3Beech Is
8 mi from Augusta		14.6 mi long, 880 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF2Horse Creek
5 mi from Augusta		25.3 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF0Morgana
8 mi from Augusta		3.7 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Augusta

275 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Augusta since 2006, on 140 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 27, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202645 mph, measuredClearwater
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 202654 mph, measuredAugusta Bush Field
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedBurnettown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202647 mph, measuredAugusta Daniel Field, Augusta Bush Field, Martinez
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedJackson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedAugusta Daniel Fi, North Augusta, Augusta
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202664 mph, estimatedHorse Creek, Jacksonville, Neco
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202660 mph, estimatedFort Gordon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedBelvedere
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedNational Hills, Peach Orchard, Augusta
7 wind reports		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 Augusta; 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 Augusta.

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