Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Valley, GA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 8, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 25, 2015
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles71

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Valley on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 25, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Fort Valley

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Valley in the last two years.

Hail days near Fort Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Valley

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and August (2).

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Largest hail storms near Fort Valley

Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miami Vly (4 mi from Fort Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail. Radar data suggests that this occurred in the Miami Valley area, not near Byron.

Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Vly (4 mi from Fort Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): A storm spotter observed reported golf ball-sized hail in the eastern part of the county. Location and time were estimated since report and radar data did not match. The public observed nickel-sized hail in western Peach county.

Apr 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sandy Point (10 mi from Fort Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail on Richardson Mill Road.

May 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Powersville (4 mi from Fort Valley)

Jul 26, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Byron (10 mi from Fort Valley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Valley

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 12, 2026EF2Marshallville
8 mi from Fort Valley		4.8 mi long, 600 yd wide
Mar 12, 2026EF1Lakeview
8 mi from Fort Valley		2.2 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 12, 2026EF1Barrington
10 mi from Fort Valley		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF0Marshallville
6 mi from Fort Valley		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF0Myrtle
6 mi from Fort Valley		3.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF2Lee Pope
5 mi from Fort Valley		3.9 mi long, 420 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF1Taylors Mill
4 mi from Fort Valley		2.7 mi long, 420 yd wide
Oct 10, 2018EF0Vly View Orchard
4 mi from Fort Valley		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF0Albaugh
6 mi from Fort Valley		2.5 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF0Perry Ft Vly Airport
8 mi from Fort Valley		0.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF0Lakeview
9 mi from Fort Valley		0.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF2Heard
10 mi from Fort Valley		8.6 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Valley

71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Valley since 2006, on 58 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedFriendship
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedFort Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202549 mph, estimatedZenith
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202445 mph, estimatedSandy Point
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202455 mph, estimatedLee Pope
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202460 mph, estimatedFort Vly Duke Airport, Horns
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202370 mph, estimatedPowersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202364 mph, estimatedAlbaugh, Perry Ft Vly Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202360 mph, estimatedLee Pope
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202349 mph, estimatedWinchester
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 Fort Valley; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Fort Valley.

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