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Hail history for Tifton, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tifton on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 3, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Tifton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Vanceville 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Tifton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tifton by year
When hail season peaks near Tifton
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Tifton
Jun 3, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Vanceville (4 mi from Tifton)
National Weather Service description (English): Roof and siding damage occurred due to very large hail in the Vanceville area. Damage was estimated.May 3, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tifton (1 mi from Tifton)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture of an oblong, spiky hailstone was posted to the WALB-TV facebook page. It was estimated to be about 2 inches in diameter lengthwise, but narrower in width.Oct 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tifton (2 mi from Tifton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on 28th Street in Tifton.Apr 5, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tifton (1 mi from Tifton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in northwest Tifton.Jan 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (10 mi from Tifton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Waterloo.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tifton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF1 | Ty Ty 9 mi from Tifton |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF1 | Omega 8 mi from Tifton |
| Jan 4, 2015 | EF1 | Omega 10 mi from Tifton |
| Jan 4, 2015 | EF1 | Brookfield 7 mi from Tifton |
| Feb 21, 2014 | EF0 | Hillsdale 4 mi from Tifton |
| Mar 2, 2007 | EF1 | Chula 9 mi from Tifton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tifton
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tifton since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Tifton, Phillipsburg, Fender 3 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Harding 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hillsdale 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Tifton 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Tifton 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Harding, Chula 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Tifton 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tifton, Hillsdale, Omega 7 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Vanceville 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Brookfield 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 Tifton; 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 Tifton.
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