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Hail history for Vidalia, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vidalia on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 5, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Vidalia
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Vidalia in the last two years.
Hail days near Vidalia by year
When hail season peaks near Vidalia
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Vidalia
May 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vidalia (3 mi from Vidalia)
National Weather Service description (English): The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that a very southwestward moving thunderstorm dumped hail for up to an hour across parts of north central and northwest Toombs county. Hail was first reported three miles northeast of Vidalia around 720 pm EDT and ended about three miles southwest of Vidalia near the Montgomery county line around 830 pm EDT. Hail ranged in size from golf balls northeast of Vidalia, to pennies in Vidalia, to half-dollars southwest of Vidalia near the Montgomery county line.May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ailey (8 mi from Vidalia)
National Weather Service description (English): The Toombs County Regional 911 Center relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail from Montgomery county between Ailey and Higgston.Jun 5, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ailey (8 mi from Vidalia)
National Weather Service description (English): Amateur Radio operators and the public reported golf ball sized hail east of Mount Vernon.Sep 9, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kibbee (6 mi from Vidalia)
Mar 27, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vidalia (2 mi from Vidalia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vidalia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | EF1 | Kibbee 8 mi from Vidalia |
| May 9, 2024 | EF1 | Vidalia 2 mi from Vidalia |
| Jan 2, 2022 | EF0 | Vidalia 2 mi from Vidalia |
| May 24, 2017 | EF1 | Charles 2 mi from Vidalia |
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | Kibbee 9 mi from Vidalia |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | Normantown 3 mi from Vidalia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vidalia
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vidalia since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on May 25, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Kibbee 3 wind reports |
| May 25, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Santa Claus 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lyons, Stanleys Store 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Higgston 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Petross, Vidalia Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 23, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Mc Gregor 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Kibbee 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Vidalia 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Vidalia Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Vidalia 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 Vidalia; 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 Vidalia.
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