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Hail history for Valdosta, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Valdosta on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 3, 2016. Hail is most common here in March and February.
Valdosta ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Valdosta
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Valdosta in the last two years.
Hail days near Valdosta by year
When hail season peaks near Valdosta
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (3) and February (3).
Largest hail storms near Valdosta
Jul 27, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Valdosta (2 mi from Valdosta)
May 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kinderlou (6 mi from Valdosta)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near US Highway 84.May 3, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Remerton (3 mi from Valdosta)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Valdosta.Apr 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · I-75 At Exit 22 (6 mi from Valdosta)
Jun 18, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Valdosta Regional Airport (3 mi from Valdosta)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Valdosta
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | EF2 | Dasher 6 mi from Valdosta |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF1 | I-75 At Exit 22 8 mi from Valdosta |
| Dec 29, 2014 | EF2 | Valdosta 1 mi from Valdosta |
| Dec 23, 2014 | EF0 | Kinderlou 5 mi from Valdosta |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Valdosta
256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Valdosta since 2006, on 127 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Apr 27, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Kinderlou, Valdosta Regional A, I-75 at Exit 11 5 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Remerton, Hahira, Valdosta 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hahira 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Clyattville 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dasher 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Valdosta 1 wind report |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Remerton 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Clyattville 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Remerton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Moody AFB 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 Valdosta; 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 Valdosta.
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