Hail History

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Hail history for Locust Grove, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 4, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 18, 2013
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles110

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Locust Grove on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 18, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Locust Grove

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

Hail days near Locust Grove by year

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When hail season peaks near Locust Grove

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (6).

Jan1Feb4Mar4Apr4May9Jun6Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Locust Grove

Jul 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (9 mi from Locust Grove)

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) · Jackson (3 mi from Locust Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): The Butts County Sheriff's observed golf ball-sized hail in western Jackson county near Interstate-75. The public observed half-dollar-sized hail in southeast Butts county near Flovilla. Radar supported half this large or larger tracked across much of western and southern Butts county.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Donough (8 mi from Locust Grove)

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) · Fincherville (9 mi from Locust Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): The Butts County Emergency Management Director reported nickel to golf ball-sized hail across northern and northeastern Butts county. Nickel-sized hail was observed near Worthville and golf ball-sized hail further southeast toward the Jasper county line. Half-dollar-sized hail was observed near Lake Jackson.

Mar 28, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Locust Grove (3 mi from Locust Grove)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail were received from the public across southeast Henry county. This was one of two severe thunderstorms to track across the county in the 400 pm to 430 pm EDT time frame. Penny to golf ball-sized hail was reported near Locust Grove with quarter-sized hail near Ola as the storm moved further northeast.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Locust Grove

DateRatingWherePath
May 29, 2025EF2Greenwood
3 mi from Locust Grove		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 21, 2025EF0Towalaga
4 mi from Locust Grove		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 21, 2025EF1Locust Grove
3 mi from Locust Grove		4.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 21, 2025EF0Jenkinsburg
3 mi from Locust Grove		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 21, 2025EF0Locust Grove
3 mi from Locust Grove		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 21, 2025EF0Jenkinsburg
4 mi from Locust Grove		3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 7, 2025EF0Locust Grv Trpl H Airport
3 mi from Locust Grove		1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF2Rio
10 mi from Locust Grove		31.4 mi long, 1,400 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF1Towaliga
7 mi from Locust Grove		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF3Luella
3 mi from Locust Grove		31.0 mi long, 2,200 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF2Jenkinsburg
4 mi from Locust Grove		31.4 mi long, 1,400 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF1Jackson Howard Airport
8 mi from Locust Grove		10.3 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Locust Grove

110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Locust Grove since 2006, on 74 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedTowaliga, Highland Mills, Steeles Mill
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedLocust Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202545 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202560 mph, estimatedTowalaga, Steeles Mill, Jenkinsburg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202560 mph, estimatedKelleytown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202564 mph, estimatedOla, Caruso
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedCaruso, Walker Mill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202460 mph, estimatedOla, Flippen, Mc Donough
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202449 mph, estimatedElgin, Walker Mill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202445 mph, estimatedLocust Grove
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 Locust Grove; 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 Locust Grove.

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