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Hail and storm reports near Albany, GA

NOAA records list 20 hail reports within 10 miles of Albany since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 3.75 in on June 14, 2023. They also list 120 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 85 mph on January 2, 2017.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 4 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
20
Biggest reported hail
3.75 in
Most recent hail report
January 3, 2026
Strongest reported wind
85 mph
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What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Albany.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Albany, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
January 3, 20262.00 in (hen egg)4.8 miLee, GAForresterNCEI record
January 3, 20261.75 in (golf ball)9.5 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record
June 25, 20251.00 in (quarter)8.2 miDougherty, GAPutneyNCEI record
June 25, 20251.00 in (quarter)7.1 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record
June 25, 20251.00 in (quarter)7.1 miLee, GACenturyNCEI record
January 9, 20241.00 in (quarter)2.7 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 14, 20232.75 in (baseball)9.2 miDougherty, GA(Aby)Southwest Ga Rgnl ArptNCEI record
June 14, 20233.00 in (teacup)7.1 miDougherty, GAPecan CityNCEI record
June 14, 20231.75 in (golf ball)0.7 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 14, 20231.25 in (half dollar)7.3 miDougherty, GAWilliamsburgNCEI record
June 14, 20233.75 in7.5 miDougherty, GAWilliamsburgNCEI record
April 6, 20221.75 in (golf ball)6.4 miLee, GACenturyNCEI record
April 6, 20220.75 in (penny)7.1 miLee, GACenturyNCEI record
March 18, 20220.75 in (penny)8.1 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 60 wind reports (the most recent of 63)
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Albany, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
August 21, 2026speed not recorded1.5 miDougherty, GAAlbanySPC day reportPreliminary
August 21, 202660 mph (as reported)3.4 miDougherty, GASouthwest Ga Regional ASPC day reportPreliminary
August 20, 2026speed not recorded8.4 miLee, GAOaklandSPC day reportPreliminary
August 14, 2026speed not recorded7.3 miDougherty, GAPutneySPC day reportPreliminary
July 10, 202658 mph (estimated gust)1 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
July 10, 202658 mph (estimated gust)7.6 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record
June 18, 202658 mph (estimated gust)2.7 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 18, 202658 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 14, 202658 mph (estimated gust)8.5 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record
May 31, 202658 mph (estimated gust)5 miLee, GAForresterNCEI record
May 22, 202658 mph (estimated gust)4.4 miDougherty, GAEast AlbanyNCEI record
May 22, 202658 mph (estimated gust)3.7 miLee, GAForresterNCEI record
May 22, 202658 mph (estimated gust)5.1 miDougherty, GATurner CityNCEI record
March 12, 202658 mph (estimated gust)1.4 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
March 12, 202658 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miDougherty, GATurner CityNCEI record
March 12, 202669 mph (estimated gust)2.8 miDougherty, GAEast AlbanyNCEI record
March 12, 202663 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
January 25, 202658 mph (estimated gust)4.7 miLee, GAForresterNCEI record
June 25, 202568 mph (measured gust)2.8 miDougherty, GA(Aby)Southwest Ga Rgnl ArptNCEI record
June 9, 202558 mph (estimated gust)5 miDougherty, GALockett CrossingNCEI record
June 9, 202558 mph (estimated gust)1.5 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 9, 202575 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miDougherty, GATurner CityNCEI record
March 31, 202558 mph (estimated gust)6.7 miDougherty, GALockett CrossingNCEI record
March 31, 202558 mph (estimated gust)2.2 miDougherty, GASouth AlbanyNCEI record
March 31, 202558 mph (estimated gust)1.6 miDougherty, GASouth AlbanyNCEI record
February 16, 202558 mph (estimated gust)6.1 miLee, GAOaklandNCEI record
July 31, 202458 mph (estimated gust)7 miLee, GAArmenaNCEI record
May 4, 202458 mph (estimated gust)6.7 miLee, GACenturyNCEI record
April 3, 202458 mph (estimated gust)5.6 miLee, GAOaklandNCEI record
January 9, 202458 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
August 8, 202358 mph (estimated gust)7.3 miDougherty, GALockett CrossingNCEI record
August 8, 202358 mph (estimated gust)2.6 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
August 8, 202358 mph (estimated gust)1.5 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
August 8, 202363 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
August 8, 202358 mph (estimated gust)3.9 miDougherty, GAEast AlbanyNCEI record
August 6, 202358 mph (estimated gust)6 miLee, GACenturyNCEI record
August 6, 202358 mph (estimated gust)3.9 miDougherty, GALockett CrossingNCEI record
July 30, 202358 mph (estimated gust)7.2 miDougherty, GA(Aby)Southwest Ga Rgnl ArptNCEI record
July 22, 202358 mph (estimated gust)2.6 miDougherty, GA(Aby)Southwest Ga Rgnl ArptNCEI record
July 22, 202358 mph (estimated gust)4.5 miDougherty, GAEast AlbanyNCEI record
July 22, 202358 mph (estimated gust)8.1 miDougherty, GAPutneyNCEI record
July 21, 202358 mph (estimated gust)7.2 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record
July 2, 202358 mph (estimated gust)9.3 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record
June 19, 202358 mph (estimated gust)1 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 19, 202358 mph (estimated gust)3.5 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 19, 202358 mph (estimated gust)3.4 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
June 13, 202358 mph (estimated gust)4.3 miDougherty, GA(Aby)Southwest Ga Rgnl ArptNCEI record
June 13, 202358 mph (estimated gust)7.3 miDougherty, GAWilliamsburgNCEI record
June 12, 202358 mph (estimated gust)5 miLee, GAForresterNCEI record
January 4, 202358 mph (estimated gust)8.5 miLee, GAStocksNCEI record
September 1, 202258 mph (estimated gust)5.2 miLee, GAOaklandNCEI record
September 1, 202258 mph (estimated gust)4.9 miDougherty, GALockett CrossingNCEI record
September 1, 202258 mph (estimated gust)4.6 miDougherty, GALockett CrossingNCEI record
August 10, 202263 mph (estimated gust)0.3 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
August 10, 202258 mph (estimated gust)0.7 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
August 10, 202275 mph (estimated gust)1.6 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record
August 10, 202258 mph (estimated gust)6.4 miLee, GACenturyNCEI record
August 10, 202258 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miLee, GALeesburgNCEI record
August 10, 202258 mph (estimated gust)9.2 miLee, GAByne CrossroadsNCEI record
May 22, 202258 mph (estimated gust)0.8 miDougherty, GAAlbanyNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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