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 12 hail storms within 25 miles of St. Marys, GA. Of those, 7 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. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 4 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in St. Marys| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 5 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 3 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 | 2 events |
| 2024 | 1 event |
| 2023 | 4 events |
| 2022 | 1 event |
2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for St. Marys, with 4 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in St. Marys 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. |
| 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 | 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 131 high-wind events within 25 miles of St. Marys, GA in the past five years. Of those, 93 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 74 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 11 events |
| Significant | 82 events |
| Moderate | 38 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 1 NNE Jekyll Island, GA | 40 | Moderate | Mesonet station XJEK Jekyll Island. |
| 2026-10-09 | 1 NW Mayport, FL | 40 | Moderate | Buoy station MYPF1 1 WNW Mayport measured a wind gust of 40 mph. |
| 2026-10-09 | 1 ENE Fort Caroline, FL | 42 | Moderate | Mesonet station XJAK Jacksonville measured a wind gust of 42 mph. |
| 2026-10-09 | Huguenot Park, FL | 41 | Moderate | Mesonet station XHUP measured a wind gust of 41 mph. |
| 2026-09-12 | 2 WNW Mayport, FL | 41 | Moderate | Mesonet station 1483W Fswn Jfrd Station 40 measured a wind gust of 41 mph. |
| 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 | 1 ENE Fort Caroline, FL | 51 | Significant | Mesonet station XJAK Jacksonville reported gust of 51 mph. |
| 2026-08-14 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 45 | Moderate | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport reported gust of 45 mph. |
| 2026-08-12 | Fort Caroline, FL | 49 | Significant | Mesonet station 2106W Fswn Fort Caroline National Memorial measured a gust of 49 mph. |
| 2026-08-12 | 1 ENE Fort Caroline, FL | 52 | Significant | Mesonet station XJAK Jacksonville measured a 52 mph gust. |
| 2026-08-12 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 47 | Significant | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport measured a peak wind gust of 47 mph. |
| 2026-08-09 | 1 WNW Fort Caroline, FL | 59 | Significant | Mesonet station BLIF1 1 WNW Fort Caroline. |
| 2026-08-08 | 1 ENE Fort Caroline, FL | 42 | Moderate | Mesonet station XJAK Jacksonville measured a peak wind gust of 42 mph. |
| 2026-08-04 | 2 NE Jacksonville Inter, FL | 41 | Moderate | ASOS station KJAX Jacksonville Intl Airport. |
| 2026-08-01 | 2 N Mayport, FL | 44 | Moderate | Wxflow site XHUP at Hugernaut Park measured a peak wind gust of 44 mph. |
| 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 | Fort Caroline, FL | 40 | Moderate | Mesonet station 2106W Fswn Fort Caroline National Memorial measured a 40 mph gust. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of St. Marys was on May 25, 2025. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
St. Marys averages roughly 2 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 7 of the 12 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near St. Marys in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most St. Marys-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 St. Marys. 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 St. Marys 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 ValidationSt. Marys 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.