Hail History

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Hail history for Elberton, GA

Last hail within 10 milesNov 8, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 15, 2008
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles51

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elberton on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Elberton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 8, 20251 in
quarter		Silk Mills
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Elberton		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		North Elberton
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Elberton		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Elberton by year

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When hail season peaks near Elberton

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (4).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr6May2Jun2JulAugSepOct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Elberton

Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elberton (4 mi from Elberton)

May 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fortsonia (8 mi from Elberton)

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elberton (1 mi from Elberton)

May 26, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Montevideo (10 mi from Elberton)

Nov 7, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ruckersville (6 mi from Elberton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elberton

DateRatingWherePath
May 3, 2021EF1Silk Mills
2 mi from Elberton		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elberton

51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elberton since 2006, on 47 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedElberton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedMiddleton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedDewy Rose
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 202669 mph, estimatedElberton Elbert Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedRuckersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedDewey Rose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202458 mph, estimatedElberton Elbert Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202463 mph, estimatedFortsonia, Montevideo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, estimatedPt Peter
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202458 mph, estimatedElberton
1 wind report		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 Elberton; 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 Elberton.

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