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Hail history for Washington, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Washington on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and February.
Recent hail near Washington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Washington in the last two years.
Hail days near Washington by year
When hail season peaks near Washington
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and February (1).
Largest hail storms near Washington
May 4, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (2 mi from Washington)
National Weather Service description (English): Report of quarter to golf ball sized hail in Washington.Sep 7, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brickhouse (6 mi from Washington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail cracked windshield on Hwy 47 near Hwy 195.Feb 18, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Washington (3 mi from Washington)
Apr 28, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Brickhouse (5 mi from Washington)
Apr 5, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Tignall (9 mi from Washington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Washington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2009 | EF3 | Tyrone 9 mi from Washington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Washington
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Washington since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 45 mph, estimated | Brickhouse 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Washington, Wash Wilkes Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Hillman, Raytown, Wash Wilkes Co Airport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Wash Wilkes Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Bessie 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 52 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 52 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | New Town 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Logan 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 Washington; 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 Washington.
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