Hail History

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Hail history for Metter, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 14, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 13, 2012
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles112

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Metter on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 13, 2012. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Recent hail near Metter

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 14, 20250.88 in
nickel		Metter
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Metter		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 20250.88 in
nickel		Metter
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Metter		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 Metter by year

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When hail season peaks near Metter

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and June (4).

JanFeb5Mar2Apr2May4Jun3JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Metter

Mar 13, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aline (9 mi from Metter)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail the size of golfballs on Morgan Road. The hail fell for about 3 minutes.

Mar 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cobbtown (9 mi from Metter)

May 6, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Metter (7 mi from Metter)

Jun 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Excelsior (9 mi from Metter)

Mar 16, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Cobbtown (8 mi from Metter)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Metter

112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Metter since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 8, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 202654 mph, measuredMetter, Metter Airport, Pulaski
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedAline
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedMetter
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedCobbtown, Aline, Pulaski
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedPulaski
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedPortal, Metter
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202558 mph, estimatedMetter
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedMetter
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedPortal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202558 mph, estimatedExcelsior
2 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 Metter; 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 Metter.

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