Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 14 hail storms within 25 miles of Kingsland, GA. Of those, 8 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 5 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Kingsland| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 5 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 4 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Minor | 2 events | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 events |
| 2025 | 3 events |
| 2024 | 1 event |
| 2023 | 5 events |
| 2022 | 1 event |
2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Kingsland, with 5 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Kingsland typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | 6 W Yulee, FL | Minor | 0.25" | Pea size hail reported. |
| 2026-07-05 | 2 ESE Yulee, FL | Minor | 0.25" | — |
| 2026-05-09 | 3 NNE Callahan, FL | Moderate | 0.88" | — |
| 2026-05-08 | CALLAHAN, FL | Moderate | 0.88" | Nickel size hail was reported along Musselwhite Road near Callahan. Time was estimated by radar. |
| 2025-05-25 | DUVAL, FL | Significant | 1.00" | Video shared via social media of hail of nickel to | quarter size near First Coast High School. |The event time was estimated using radar. |
| 2025-05-25 | KINGSLAND, GA | Moderate | 0.75" | Penny sized hail reported in Kingsland | Georgia. |
| 2025-05-25 | PYLES MARSH, GA | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2024-02-04 | CALLAHAN, FL | Significant | 1.25" | Multiple reports of half-dollar size hail near Ratliff and Callahan areas. |
| 2023-07-03 | COLESBURG, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was observed near the intersection of Colesburg Tompkins Road and US Highway 17. |
| 2023-04-26 | HILLIARD, FL | Severe | 1.75" | Golf ball hail was observed. There were multiple reports. |
| 2023-04-26 | HOMELAND, GA | Severe | 1.75" | Multiple sizes of hail were reported near Homeland. The largest observed was golf ball size in diameter. |
| 2023-04-26 | CRAWFORD, FL | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was observed. The report was shared via Social Media. |
| 2023-01-04 | WOODBINE, GA | Severe | 1.75" | The public took a picture of golf ball size hail near Woodbine. |
| 2022-04-07 | SCOTCHVILLE, GA | Significant | 1.00" | The public estimated quarter size hail. |
NOAA has recorded 106 high-wind events within 25 miles of Kingsland, GA in the past five years. Of those, 84 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 74 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 4 events |
| Significant | 80 events |
| Moderate | 22 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 1 NNE Jekyll Island, GA | 40 | Moderate | Mesonet station XJEK Jekyll Island. |
| 2026-09-12 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 44 | Moderate | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport measured a gust of 44 mph. |
| 2026-09-11 | 3 W Woodbine, GA | 42 | Moderate | Mesonet station UGA82 Woodbine measured a wind gust of 42 mph. |
| 2026-09-11 | 5 SSW Amelia City, FL | 43 | Moderate | Delayed report - Mesonet station from Wunderground map KFLJACKS3712 reported a gust to 43 mph from the northwest. |
| 2026-08-20 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 45 | Moderate | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport reported wind gust of 45mph. |
| 2026-08-14 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 45 | Moderate | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport reported gust of 45 mph. |
| 2026-08-12 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 47 | Significant | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport measured a peak wind gust of 47 mph. |
| 2026-08-04 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 41 | Moderate | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport. |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 56 | Significant | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport measured a peak wind gust of 56 mph. |
| 2026-07-29 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 48 | Significant | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport measured a peak wind of 48 mph. |
| 2026-07-29 | 3 NNW Jekyll Island, GA | 53 | Significant | The UGA Weather Network station at the airport on Jekyll Island reported a wind gust of 53 mph at 4:56 PM EDT. |
| 2026-07-26 | 5 SSW Amelia City, FL | 48 | Significant | A Wunderstation reporting site measured a gust of 48 mph. |
| 2026-07-20 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 50 | Significant | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport. |
| 2026-07-11 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 51 | Significant | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport. |
| 2026-07-11 | 2 NNW Amelia City, FL | 52 | Significant | AWOS station KFHB Fernandina Beach. |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 40 | Moderate | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport measured a peak gust of 40 mph. |
| 2026-06-25 | KINGS FERRY, FL | 58 | Significant | Nassau County 911/Dispatch reported that a tree was downed by strong wind gusts near the intersection of Kings Ferry Road and Haddock Road. Time of event based on radar data. |
| 2026-06-25 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 48 | Significant | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport measured a peak wind gust of 48 mph. |
| 2026-06-23 | 1 ESE HILLIARD, FL | 42 | Moderate | MESONET STATION GW4436 HILLIARD MEASURED A WIND GUSTS OF 42 MPH. |
| 2026-06-23 | CALLAHAN, FL | 58 | Significant | Trees on powerlines reported in Callahan. Time of event based on radar. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Kingsland was on May 25, 2025. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Kingsland averages roughly 3 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 8 of the 14 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Kingsland in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Kingsland-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in GA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Kingsland. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Kingsland took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationKingsland sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.