Hail History

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Hail history for Ocilla, GA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 27, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2023
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles113

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocilla on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Ocilla

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

Hail days near Ocilla by year

20607080910311112131415116171182192021221231242526

When hail season peaks near Ocilla

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (2).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr4May2Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ocilla

Jul 22, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ocilla (0 mi from Ocilla)

Jun 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Irwinville (7 mi from Ocilla)

Mar 11, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mystic (5 mi from Ocilla)

May 25, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Irwinville (9 mi from Ocilla)

Apr 5, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Mystic (3 mi from Ocilla)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocilla

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 13, 2020EF1Pinetta
8 mi from Ocilla		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 17, 2019EF2Waterloo
10 mi from Ocilla		11.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Dec 17, 2019EF2Fitzgerald Municipal Airport
4 mi from Ocilla		9.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 7, 2014EF1Ocilla
4 mi from Ocilla		1.9 mi long, 165 yd wide
Apr 13, 2009EF1Fitzgerald Municipal Airport
6 mi from Ocilla		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 25, 2006F1Fitzgerald
10 mi from Ocilla		11.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocilla

113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocilla since 2006, on 68 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedOcilla
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedOcilla
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedFitzgerald
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202658 mph, estimatedOcilla
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202658 mph, estimatedGladys
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202663 mph, estimatedAshton, Irwinville, Ocilla
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, estimatedMystic, Fitzgerald
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 Ocilla; 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 Ocilla.

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