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Hail history for Wrightsville, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wrightsville on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Wrightsville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wrightsville in the last two years.
Hail days near Wrightsville by year
When hail season peaks near Wrightsville
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Wrightsville
Oct 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (9 mi from Wrightsville)
National Weather Service description (English): The Johnson County Emergency Management Director relayed that numerous reports of quarter-sized hail were received from the south part of the county from north of Scott to Meeks and Kite, including the Moore's Chapel area. Golf ball-sized hail was observed near Meeks and also on Georgia Highway 15 south of Wrightsville toward Meeks. At least one home in the Meeks area sustained significant roof damage from the large hail.Mar 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kite (7 mi from Wrightsville)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail across east central Johnson county near Kite.Nov 16, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Wrightsville (3 mi from Wrightsville)
Sep 22, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Wrightsville (1 mi from Wrightsville)
Jun 11, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Wrightsville (6 mi from Wrightsville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wrightsville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2022 | EF1 | Kite 9 mi from Wrightsville |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF1 | Riddleville 9 mi from Wrightsville |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF0 | Wrightsville 5 mi from Wrightsville |
| Feb 21, 2014 | EF1 | Spann 6 mi from Wrightsville |
| May 11, 2008 | EF1 | Tuckers Crossroad 10 mi from Wrightsville |
| May 11, 2008 | EF1 | Spann 8 mi from Wrightsville |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF1 | Scott 10 mi from Wrightsville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wrightsville
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wrightsville since 2006, on 47 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Harrison, Wrightsville, Donovan 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Donovan 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Wrightsville, Spann, Meeks 5 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 45 mph, estimated | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Donovan, Kite, Harrison 6 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Wrightsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Brewton 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 Wrightsville; 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 Wrightsville.
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