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Hail history for Thomaston, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Thomaston on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 24, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Thomaston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Thomaston in the last two years.
Hail days near Thomaston by year
When hail season peaks near Thomaston
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Thomaston
May 24, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pickard (6 mi from Thomaston)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail the size of golf balls on Sandy Brook Circle.Jul 1, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Thomaston (3 mi from Thomaston)
Jun 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Thomaston (1 mi from Thomaston)
Mar 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Crest (9 mi from Thomaston)
Mar 27, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Thomaston (1 mi from Thomaston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Thomaston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | EF0 | Crest 8 mi from Thomaston |
| Mar 16, 2026 | EF0 | Salem 8 mi from Thomaston |
| Jun 26, 2025 | EF1 | Atwater 6 mi from Thomaston |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | Lincoln Park 3 mi from Thomaston |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF0 | Barker Spg 5 mi from Thomaston |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF1 | Barker Spg 6 mi from Thomaston |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Ellerbeetown 9 mi from Thomaston |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF2 | Pleasant Hill 7 mi from Thomaston |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF2 | Ellerbeetown 6 mi from Thomaston |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Ellerbeetown 5 mi from Thomaston |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF0 | Hannah Mill 3 mi from Thomaston |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Delray 4 mi from Thomaston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Thomaston
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Thomaston since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on May 20, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Atwater, Hannahs Mill 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Crest, Hannah Mill 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Atwater 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lincoln Park, Atwater, Barker Spg 3 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Paynes Mill 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Barker Spg 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Atwater 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Salem 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 45 mph, estimated | Hannah Mill 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Crest, Silvertown, Ellerbeetown 4 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 Thomaston; 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 Thomaston.
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