Hail History

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Hail history for Tybee Island, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20180.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 20, 2018
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles47

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tybee Island on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Recent hail near Tybee Island

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

Hail days near Tybee Island by year

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When hail season peaks near Tybee Island

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (3) and June (3).

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Largest hail storms near Tybee Island

Mar 27, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fort Screven (8 mi from Tybee Island)

National Weather Service description (English): A CoCoRaHS observer reported golf ball to hen egg size hail, 2 miles north-northeast of Wilmington Island, Georgia.

Mar 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Daufuskie Is (8 mi from Tybee Island)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo of 2 inch diameter hail on Daufuskie Island was received via Twitter.

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Savannah Beach (2 mi from Tybee Island)

National Weather Service description (English): A report from social media indicated golf ball size hail on Tybee Island.

Mar 28, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Savannah Beach (0 mi from Tybee Island)

May 11, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Wilmington Is (8 mi from Tybee Island)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tybee Island

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 26, 2024EF0Daufuskie Is
7 mi from Tybee Island		6.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 23, 2017EF2Wilmington Is
9 mi from Tybee Island		7.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 22, 2016EF0Wilmington Is
7 mi from Tybee Island		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tybee Island

47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tybee Island since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jul 31, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202549 mph, estimatedWilmington Is
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202552 mph, estimatedWilmington Is
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202464 mph, measuredSavannah Beach, Fort Screven
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202467 mph, measuredSavannah Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202362 mph, measuredSavannah Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202260 mph, measuredSavannah Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202258 mph, measuredDaufuskie Is
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202058 mph, estimatedDaufuskie Is
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 201861 mph, measuredFort Screven
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 201867 mph, measuredSavannah Beach
4 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 Tybee 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.

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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 Tybee Island.

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