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Hail history for Douglas, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Douglas on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 23, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Douglas
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Douglas in the last two years.
Hail days near Douglas by year
When hail season peaks near Douglas
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Douglas
May 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Douglas (0 mi from Douglas)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of 1.25 inch to 1.75 hail were received across the north part of Douglas. Large hail (1.75 inch) was reported at 801 Spring Street in Douglas.May 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Douglas Muni Airport (5 mi from Douglas)
National Weather Service description (English): The Coffee County 911 Center reported golf ball size hail along United State Highway 441 in the Green Acres area. This was about 5 miles southeast of Douglas.Mar 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Douglas Muni Airport (8 mi from Douglas)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size was reported SSE over Douglas.May 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Douglas (2 mi from Douglas)
Jan 21, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Douglas (1 mi from Douglas)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Douglas
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | EF0 | Broxton 8 mi from Douglas |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF1 | Douglas Muni Airport 8 mi from Douglas |
| Apr 24, 2021 | EF2 | Mora 10 mi from Douglas |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Bushnell 7 mi from Douglas |
| Apr 19, 2015 | EF0 | Upton 7 mi from Douglas |
| Dec 2, 2009 | EF0 | Douglas 4 mi from Douglas |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Douglas
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Douglas since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 32 mph on Aug 1, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Douglas 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Nicholls 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage reported | Broxton 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Douglas Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Saginaw, Upton, West Green 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Upton, Douglas Muni Airport, Bushnell 3 wind reports |
| May 11, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Broxton 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bushnell 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Bushnell 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Upton 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 Douglas; 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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17 hail days
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 Douglas.
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