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Hail history for Summerville, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Summerville on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and August.
Recent hail near Summerville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Summerville 1 hail report · closest near the center of Summerville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Summerville by year
When hail season peaks near Summerville
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Summerville
May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Menlo (7 mi from Summerville)
National Weather Service description (English): The Chattooga County Emergency Management Director observed golf ball-sized hail approximately three miles south-southwest of Summerville. The public observed nickel-sized hail in the Menlo area. Radar supported nickel or larger size hail in a large swath across the central and southern parts of the county from Menlo, to the Floyd county line south of James H. Floyd State Park.Mar 1, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Summerville (1 mi from Summerville)
Apr 19, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Trion (4 mi from Summerville)
Sep 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Tidings (7 mi from Summerville)
May 18, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Summerville (1 mi from Summerville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Summerville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2025 | EF0 | East Trion 7 mi from Summerville |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF1 | Fairview 2 mi from Summerville |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF2 | Oakton 9 mi from Summerville |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF2 | Fairview 1 mi from Summerville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Summerville
193 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Summerville since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 26, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Trion 12 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Chesterfield, Menlo, Lyerly 7 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Tidings, Summerville, Trion 14 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Trion 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Trion, Lyerly, Summerville 5 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Summerville, Silver Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Lyerly 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Trion, Fairview, Summerville 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Teloga, Trion, Mineral Springs 5 wind reports |
| May 3, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Summerville, Neal Crossing, Duck Creek 3 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 Summerville; 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 Summerville.
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