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Hail history for Monroe, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Monroe on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Monroe
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Monroe in the last two years.
Hail days near Monroe by year
When hail season peaks near Monroe
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Monroe
Mar 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Walnut Grove (9 mi from Monroe)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed baseball-sized hail across southern Walton county near the Rockdale and Newton county lines. The ground was completely covered with the large hail and many vehicles were damaged.Jun 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Herndonville (7 mi from Monroe)
National Weather Service description (English): The Walton County 911 Center relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail from Herndonville and the public observed nickel-sized hail a little further east in Ebenezer.Aug 17, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (4 mi from Monroe)
May 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Good Hope (5 mi from Monroe)
Apr 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bold Spgs (9 mi from Monroe)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Monroe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Gratis 4 mi from Monroe |
| Aug 1, 2018 | EF1 | Herndonville 8 mi from Monroe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Monroe
202 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Monroe since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Apr 8, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Gratis, Mount Vernon, Monroe 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Nicholasville, Campton, Monroe 4 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2026 | damage reported | Jersey 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Monroe 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Walnut Grove, Youth, Pannell 3 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Bold Spgs, Bradley, Youth 4 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Monroe 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Split Silk, Mt Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Walker Park, Between, Pannell 4 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Between, Youth, Nicholasville 10 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 Monroe; 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 Monroe.
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