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Hail history for Saint Simons Island, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Simons Island on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 8, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Saint Simons Island
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Pyles Marsh 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Saint Simons Island |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saint Simons Island by year
When hail season peaks near Saint Simons Island
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Saint Simons Island
Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brunswick (8 mi from Saint Simons Island)
Apr 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Sea Is (3 mi from Saint Simons Island)
May 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Brunswick (9 mi from Saint Simons Island)
May 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Pyles Marsh (6 mi from Saint Simons Island)
Apr 28, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Arco (9 mi from Saint Simons Island)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Simons Island
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF1 | Pyles Marsh 7 mi from Saint Simons Island |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF1 | McKinnon Airport 2 mi from Saint Simons Island |
| Jul 18, 2012 | EF0 | Pyles Marsh 7 mi from Saint Simons Island |
| May 11, 2008 | EF1 | Glynco Nas 8 mi from Saint Simons Island |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Simons Island
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Simons Island since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 21, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Saint Simons 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Jekyll Island 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Country Club Estate 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Glynco Nas 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Brunswick 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Arco 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 40 mph, estimated | Brunswick 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Arco, Brunswick 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Pyles Marsh, Brunswick, Glynn Haven 3 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Brunswick McKinnon 1 wind report |
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 Saint Simons Island; 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.
Nearby cities
- Saint Simon Mills
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16 hail days - Brunswick
15 hail days - Dock Junction
15 hail days - Sterling
16 hail days - Kingsland
22 hail days - St. Marys
26 hail days - Fernandina Beach
15 hail days
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 Saint Simons Island.
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