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Hail history for Jefferson, GA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 12, 20251 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 15, 2008

Hail days since 200621

Days with hail 1 inch or larger15

Tornadoes within 10 miles4

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jefferson on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Jefferson

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 12, 2025	1 in quarter	Jefferson 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Jefferson	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2025	1 in quarter	Sells 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Jefferson	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 Jefferson by year

When hail season peaks near Jefferson

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and July (4).

Largest hail storms near Jefferson

Mar 15, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jefferson (8 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported tennis ball-sized hail in Nicholson, and quarter-sized hail in the Jefferson area. The Jackson Herald reported that extensive damage to vehicles at two car dealerships was observed. More than 3000 vehicles were damaged at Southeast Toyota and approximately 1600 vehicles were damaged at Wayne Neal Chevrolet, both in Jackson. Damages to these vehicles was estimated at $400,000. The public reported that several vehicles in the Nicholson area were also damaged.

Apr 5, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Red Stone (1 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of 2 inch hail in the Preserve Neighborhood near Jefferson Middle School was received on social media.

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Talmo (9 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail in northern Jefferson county. Radar data suggests that hail of similar size likely fell across areas from Talmo to just north of Jefferson.

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Red Stone (3 mi from Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail on Storey Porter Road.

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Arcade (4 mi from Jefferson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jefferson

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 21, 2017	EF1	Clarksboro 6 mi from Jefferson	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 29, 2016	EF1	Red Stone 1 mi from Jefferson	3.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016	EF1	Grove Level 9 mi from Jefferson	2.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008	EF1	Arcade 1 mi from Jefferson	7.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jefferson

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 27, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 2, 2026	damage reported	Pendergrass, Talmo, Maysville 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Nov 8, 2025	55 mph, estimated	Commerce 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Center, Commerce, Winder Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 2025	49 mph, estimated	Brockton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Apple Vly, Brockton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 2025	55 mph, estimated	Sells, Pendergrass 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2024	49 mph, estimated	Dry Pond, Jefferson Jackson Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 2024	70 mph, estimated	Center 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Holders, Jefferson 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 2023	45 mph, estimated	Commerce 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 Jefferson; 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 Jefferson.

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