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Hail history for Hampton, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hampton on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Hampton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Griffin 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hampton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hampton by year
When hail season peaks near Hampton
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Hampton
Mar 18, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hampton (0 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): The Henry County Emergency Manager, current and former National Weather Service Employees, and the public reported quarter to baseball sized hail in the second of two significant hailstorms across Henry County.Jul 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (3 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the Locust Grove area and penny-sized hail in the Hampton and Luella areas.Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Peachtree City (10 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail at the intersection of Redwine Road and Peachtree Parkway on the east side of Peachtree City. Half-dollar-sized hail was observed at the National Weather Service Forecast Office on the south side of Peachtree City at Falcon Field. Penny to nickel-sized hail was observed south of Fayetteville in the Starrs Mill and Brooks areas.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Donough (5 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail in the McDonough area. Radar supported that hail of at least quarter-size fell across much of central and east central Henry county.Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (1 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail were received from the Henry County Emergency Management Director and the public in a swath across southern Henry county extending from just northwest of Hampton to southeast of Ola. Hail was reported to be the size of quarters near Hampton and quarters to golf balls from southwest of McDonough to southeast of Ola. Nickel sized-hail was reported when the storm first entered the northwest part of the county near Interstate-75 and Jodoco Road.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hampton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | EF2 | Greenwood 8 mi from Hampton |
| May 21, 2025 | EF0 | Towalaga 7 mi from Hampton |
| May 21, 2025 | EF1 | Locust Grove 9 mi from Hampton |
| Apr 7, 2025 | EF0 | Sunny Side 5 mi from Hampton |
| Apr 7, 2025 | EF0 | Locust Grv Trpl H Airport 7 mi from Hampton |
| Mar 31, 2025 | EF1 | Flippen 7 mi from Hampton |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF3 | Luella 9 mi from Hampton |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF0 | Experiment 9 mi from Hampton |
| Apr 7, 2014 | EF0 | Vaughn 8 mi from Hampton |
| Dec 22, 2011 | EF1 | Woolsey Rust Airport 8 mi from Hampton |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF3 | Hampton 2 mi from Hampton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hampton
184 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hampton since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 20, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Horton 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Irondale 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Eagles Landing 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Birdie 2 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Experiment 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Orrs, Griffin, Highland Mills 9 wind reports |
| May 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Towalaga, Steeles Mill 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Experiment 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Sunny Side, Birdie, Esmond 3 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Stockbridge, Birdie, Caruso 5 wind reports |
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 Hampton; 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 Hampton.
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