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Hail history for Cochran, GA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 24, 20201 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jun 28, 2013
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cochran on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 28, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Cochran

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

Hail days near Cochran by year

06107108109310111121131411516171819120212223242526

When hail season peaks near Cochran

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and May (2).

JanFeb2MarApr2May4Jun1JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cochran

Jul 21, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cochran (5 mi from Cochran)

Jun 28, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cary (9 mi from Cochran)

May 10, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Cochran (3 mi from Cochran)

Oct 25, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Cochran (2 mi from Cochran)

Jun 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hawkinsville (7 mi from Cochran)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cochran

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2024EF1Dubois
7 mi from Cochran		12.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 6, 2022EF1Empire
1 mi from Cochran		6.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 6, 2022EF1Cochran Airport
5 mi from Cochran		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF1Frazier
3 mi from Cochran		2.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF1Roddy
5 mi from Cochran		5.6 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 5, 2017EF1Dubois
9 mi from Cochran		4.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jan 22, 2017EF1Coley
2 mi from Cochran		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 22, 2017EF0Cary
10 mi from Cochran		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF1Five Points
5 mi from Cochran		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2011EF2Dubois
7 mi from Cochran		3.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cochran

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cochran since 2006, on 45 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedPorter
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202460 mph, estimatedCochran, Roddy, Five Points
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202445 mph, estimatedHawkinsville Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202460 mph, estimatedFive Points
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202360 mph, estimatedCochran
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202270 mph, estimatedFive Points, Hawkinsville Airport, Yonkers
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202158 mph, estimatedYonkers
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202052 mph, estimatedBaileys Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202058 mph, estimatedGoldsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 201958 mph, estimatedDubois
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 Cochran; 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 Cochran.

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