Hail History

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Hail history for Vidalia, LA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jan 3, 2023
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles146

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vidalia on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jan 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Vidalia

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Vidalia in the last two years.

Hail days near Vidalia by year

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When hail season peaks near Vidalia

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

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Largest hail storms near Vidalia

Mar 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hardy Field Natch (8 mi from Vidalia)

Mar 17, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vidalia (1 mi from Vidalia)

National Weather Service description (English): Showers of hail occurred and the largest was around golf ball sized.

Jan 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Linwood (4 mi from Vidalia)

Jul 2, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Linwood (5 mi from Vidalia)

Nov 20, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Concordia Jct (9 mi from Vidalia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vidalia

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 28, 2024EF1Ridgecrest
5 mi from Vidalia		0.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Sibley
9 mi from Vidalia		5.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF2Natchez
4 mi from Vidalia		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF2Linwood
6 mi from Vidalia		3.4 mi long, 440 yd wide
Mar 27, 2009EF0Natchez
3 mi from Vidalia		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 9, 2008EF1Natchez
2 mi from Vidalia		3.1 mi long, 800 yd wide
May 10, 2006F0Clayton
4 mi from Vidalia		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 10, 2006F0Pine Ridge
7 mi from Vidalia		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vidalia

146 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vidalia since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Feb 12, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedCloverdale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202660 mph, estimatedNatchez, Johnsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202660 mph, estimatedJohnsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedConcordia Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedJohnsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202569 mph, estimatedLinwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202569 mph, estimatedLinwood, Pine Ridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202569 mph, estimatedRidgecrest
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202558 mph, estimatedJohnsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202560 mph, estimatedJohnsville
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 Vidalia; 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 Vidalia.

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