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Hail history for Richmond Hill, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond Hill on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Richmond Hill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Richmond Hill 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Richmond Hill |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Keller 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Richmond Hill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Richmond Hill by year
When hail season peaks near Richmond Hill
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Richmond Hill
Apr 26, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Richmond Hill (0 mi from Richmond Hill)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported tennis ball size hail in Richmond Hill.May 24, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Daniel (5 mi from Richmond Hill)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained weather spotter reported golf ball size hail 3 miles northeast of Fleming, Georgia.Apr 21, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Belfast (3 mi from Richmond Hill)
Jul 11, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Richmond Hill (0 mi from Richmond Hill)
Jun 6, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fleming (9 mi from Richmond Hill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond Hill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Fleming 7 mi from Richmond Hill |
| Jul 4, 2016 | EF? | Montgomery 9 mi from Richmond Hill |
| Jan 4, 2015 | EF1 | Burroughs 8 mi from Richmond Hill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond Hill
130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond Hill since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 19, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | White Bluff 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Richmond Hill, Burroughs 4 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Richmond Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Williams 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | William Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Keller 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Burroughs, Beaulieu 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairway Oaks 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | William Hill 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 Richmond Hill; 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 Richmond Hill.
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