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Hail history for Georgetown, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Georgetown on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Georgetown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Pooler 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Georgetown |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Richmond Hill 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Georgetown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Georgetown by year
When hail season peaks near Georgetown
Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Georgetown
Apr 26, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Richmond Hill (6 mi from Georgetown)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported tennis ball size hail in Richmond Hill.Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pooler (9 mi from Georgetown)
Jun 19, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Savannah (10 mi from Georgetown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Savannah, Georgia.May 11, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sandfly (10 mi from Georgetown)
National Weather Service description (English): The broadcast media reported golf ball size hail in Isle of Hope, Georgia.May 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Central Jct (10 mi from Georgetown)
National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball size hail on Foundation Drive.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Georgetown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2017 | EF1 | Central Jct 8 mi from Georgetown |
| Jul 4, 2016 | EF? | Montgomery 5 mi from Georgetown |
| Jan 4, 2015 | EF1 | Burroughs 4 mi from Georgetown |
| Jun 19, 2008 | EF1 | Sandfly 9 mi from Georgetown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Georgetown
320 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2006, on 147 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 19, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | damage reported | Savannah 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Hunter Army Airfield, White Bluff, Thunderbolt 8 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Hunter Army Airfield, Richmond Hill, Burroughs 5 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Sandfly 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Vernonburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Richmond Hill, Central Jct 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Williams, Savannah, Savannah State Colle 3 wind reports |
| May 30, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Paradise Park, Savannah 2 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Savannah, Vernonburg 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | William Hill 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 Georgetown; 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
- Richmond Hill
32 hail days - Pooler
47 hail days - Savannah
45 hail days - Wilmington Island
25 hail days - Hinesville
26 hail days - Bluffton
29 hail days - Hilton Head
18 hail days - Hilton Head Island
16 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 Georgetown.
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