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Hail history for Cordele, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cordele on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near Cordele
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wenona 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Cordele |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cordele by year
When hail season peaks near Cordele
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Cordele
Mar 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raines (9 mi from Cordele)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail near Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park in the far western part of the county, then quarter-sized hail further east toward Cordele.Mar 19, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Drayton (10 mi from Cordele)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail along Tiger Road.Apr 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Mill Creek (9 mi from Cordele)
May 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Cordele (6 mi from Cordele)
Oct 13, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Arabi (6 mi from Cordele)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cordele
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 | EF1 | Marshall 9 mi from Cordele |
| Oct 19, 2019 | EF0 | Cordele 2 mi from Cordele |
| May 23, 2017 | EF1 | Arabi 7 mi from Cordele |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF1 | Wenona 4 mi from Cordele |
| Mar 26, 2011 | EF0 | Flintside 9 mi from Cordele |
| Mar 26, 2011 | EF0 | Coney 9 mi from Cordele |
| Apr 11, 2009 | EF1 | Coney 3 mi from Cordele |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF1 | Arabi 10 mi from Cordele |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cordele
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cordele since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 10, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Tremont 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Tremont 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Cordele 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Vienna 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Cordele Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Hatley 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 55 mph, estimated | Daphne 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Raines, Daphne 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Daphne 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Penia, East Crisp, Listonia Station 4 wind reports |
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 Cordele; 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 Cordele.
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