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Hail history for Baxley, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Baxley on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Baxley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Baxley 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Baxley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Baxley by year
When hail season peaks near Baxley
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Baxley
May 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baxley (9 mi from Baxley)
National Weather Service description (English): The EMA director reported golfball size hail and strong winds in northeast Appling county.May 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baxley Muni Airport (8 mi from Baxley)
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.Jan 21, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baxley Muni Airport (6 mi from Baxley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported along Highway 15.Aug 4, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baxley (0 mi from Baxley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed near North Main Street and Ivy Street in Baxley.Jan 2, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Surrency (10 mi from Baxley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Baxley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2009 | EF0 | Baxley Muni Airport 8 mi from Baxley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Baxley
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Baxley since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 12, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Baxley 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 42 mph, measured | Baxley 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Surrency 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Baxley Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Prentiss 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Graham 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Baxley Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Baxley 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Baxley 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 Baxley; 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 Baxley.
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