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Hail history for Jackson County, GA
31 hail reports in Jackson County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 12, 2007.
Cities in Jackson County
Recent hail in Jackson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Jefferson 1 hail report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Braselton, Sells 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Jackson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jackson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jackson County
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jackson County since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 27, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Pendergrass, Talmo, Gillsville 7 wind reports |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Commerce 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoschton, Center, Commerce 3 wind reports |
| May 12, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Brockton 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Apple Vly, Brockton, Nicholson 3 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Sells, Pendergrass 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Dry Pond, Jefferson Jackson Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Braselton 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Braselton 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Center 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 Jackson County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).