Hail HistoryHail history for Banks County, GA
16 hail reports in Banks County since 2006 on 14 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 5, 2017.
Recent hail in Banks County
No hail was reported in Banks County in the last two years.
Hail days in Banks County by year
When hail season peaks in Banks County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Banks County
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Banks County since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 17, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Pinefield Crossroa 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Pinefield Crossroad, Hollingsworth, Pinefield Crossroa 8 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2026 | damage reported | Lula 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Gillsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Woffords Settlement 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Homer, Carlan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 55 mph, estimated | Homer 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Hebron 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Woffords Settlement, Uvena, Lula 10 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 45 mph, estimated | Arp 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 Banks County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).