Hail History

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Hail history for Watkinsville, GA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 19, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 21, 2018
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles118

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watkinsville on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 21, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Watkinsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 19, 20260.7 inAthens
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Watkinsville		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Watkinsville by year

106107208209102111121311415161171181920121122232425126

When hail season peaks near Watkinsville

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (3).

Jan1Feb2Mar1Apr3May3Jun3JulAug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Watkinsville

Jul 21, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oconee Hgts (7 mi from Watkinsville)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail the size of hen's eggs near the intersection of Sunset Drive and Edwards Drive.

Jun 6, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jennings Mill (5 mi from Watkinsville)

Jul 3, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Princeton (5 mi from Watkinsville)

May 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rossville (7 mi from Watkinsville)

Jul 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmington (6 mi from Watkinsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Watkinsville

DateRatingWherePath
May 3, 2021EF0Dunlap
10 mi from Watkinsville		1.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 8, 2010EF1Rehobeth
8 mi from Watkinsville		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 18, 2009EF1Turpin
9 mi from Watkinsville		5.4 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watkinsville

118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watkinsville since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 20, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage reportedJames Holland Youth Spo
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202653 mph, measuredWatkinsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedDunlap
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedOconee Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202560 mph, estimatedRehobeth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202564 mph, estimatedAthens, Oconee Hgts, Athens Muni Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202560 mph, estimatedWhitehall
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202570 mph, estimatedWhitehall, Athens Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202555 mph, estimatedRehobeth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202449 mph, estimatedOconee Hgts
1 wind report		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 Watkinsville; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Watkinsville.

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