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Hail history for Oconee County, GA
12 hail reports in Oconee County since 2006 on 9 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2006.
Cities in Oconee County
Recent hail in Oconee County
No hail was reported in Oconee County in the last two years.
Hail days in Oconee County by year
When hail season peaks in Oconee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Oconee County
45 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Oconee County since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 26, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Watkinsville 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Watkinsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Old Mill Chase, Bishop 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Eastville 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Tee Pee, Jennings Mill, Elder 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Allen 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Bishop 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Allen, Jennings Mill 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | North High Shoals 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Frogtown 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 Oconee 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).