Hail History

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Hail history for Jeff Davis County, GA

Last hail in the countyMar 4, 20200.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 22, 2006
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes in the county3
Damaging wind reports in the county78

20 hail reports in Jeff Davis County since 2006 on 13 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 22, 2006.

Cities in Jeff Davis County

Recent hail in Jeff Davis County

No hail was reported in Jeff Davis County in the last two years.

Hail days in Jeff Davis County by year

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When hail season peaks in Jeff Davis County

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Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jeff Davis County

78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jeff Davis County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 6, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedHazlehurst
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedHazelhurst
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202652 mph, estimatedHazelhurst
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedRoper
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedHalls Spur, Hazelhurst
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202446 mph, estimatedHazelhurst
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202458 mph, estimatedSnipesville, Hazelhurst
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 2024115 mph, estimatedHazelhurst Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202358 mph, estimatedSnipesville, Roper
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202358 mph, estimatedRoper, Hazelhurst
5 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 Jeff Davis 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).