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Hail history for Sandersville, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sandersville on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Sandersville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sandersville in the last two years.
Hail days near Sandersville by year
When hail season peaks near Sandersville
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Sandersville
Jul 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tennille (4 mi from Sandersville)
National Weather Service description (English): The Washington County 911 Center relayed a report of golf ball sized hail in west of Tennille.Jun 22, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Sandersville (1 mi from Sandersville)
Apr 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Sandersville (1 mi from Sandersville)
Jun 11, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Harrison (9 mi from Sandersville)
Mar 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Tennille (3 mi from Sandersville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sandersville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2023 | EF1 | Kaolin 2 mi from Sandersville |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Lindsey 10 mi from Sandersville |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF1 | Irwins Crossroads 8 mi from Sandersville |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF0 | Sparks 6 mi from Sandersville |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF1 | Halls Crossing 10 mi from Sandersville |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Tennille 6 mi from Sandersville |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Tennille 4 mi from Sandersville |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Sun Hill 5 mi from Sandersville |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Silas 4 mi from Sandersville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sandersville
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sandersville since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 18, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Irwins Crossroads, Silas 2 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Peacocks Crossing, Silas 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Silas 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Silas 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2024 | 40 mph, estimated | Sun Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Hebron, Silas, Sandersville 6 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Tennille, Irwins Crossroads, Sun Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 55 mph, estimated | Tanner 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Silas, Sandersville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Deepstep 2 wind reports |
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 Sandersville; 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 Sandersville.
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