Hail History

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Hail history for Hazlehurst, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 4, 20120.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jun 16, 2011
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles67

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hazlehurst on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 16, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Hazlehurst

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

Hail days near Hazlehurst by year

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When hail season peaks near Hazlehurst

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and May (2).

1JanFeb2Mar2Apr2May2Jun1JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hazlehurst

Jun 16, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Roper (5 mi from Hazlehurst)

May 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Hazelhurst (0 mi from Hazlehurst)

Apr 13, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Lumber City (7 mi from Hazlehurst)

May 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Hazelhurst (1 mi from Hazlehurst)

Mar 27, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hazelhurst (0 mi from Hazlehurst)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hazlehurst

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 30, 2021EF0Graham
9 mi from Hazlehurst		0.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF0Hazelhurst
0 mi from Hazlehurst		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 22, 2017EF1Graham
9 mi from Hazlehurst		11.1 mi long, 1,900 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hazlehurst

67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hazlehurst since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 6, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedHazlehurst
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedHazelhurst
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202652 mph, estimatedHazelhurst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedRoper
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedHalls Spur, Hazelhurst
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202446 mph, estimatedHazelhurst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202458 mph, estimatedHazelhurst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 2024115 mph, estimatedHazelhurst Airport, Pine Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202358 mph, estimatedRoper
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202358 mph, estimatedRoper, Hazelhurst, Graham
6 wind reports		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 Hazlehurst; 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 Hazlehurst.

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