Hail Swath Map Preview
The Valdosta, GA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 1 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Valdosta, GA Hail Map
The May 17, 2026 hail swath map for Valdosta, GA covers approximately 1,808 square miles and includes an estimated 67,277 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 725 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 29,591 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 680 sq mi | 21,295 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 725 sq mi | 29,591 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 269 sq mi | 14,082 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 114 sq mi | 1,998 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 20 sq mi | 311 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Valdosta, GA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Valdosta, GA, HailGeeks estimates 23,446 single-family homes, 491 townhomes, and 6,147 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 10,539 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,358 | 126 | 1,428 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,539 | 190 | 3,000 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,810 | 167 | 1,653 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 623 | 7 | 50 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 116 | 1 | 16 |
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Counties Inside the Valdosta, GA Hail Map
Hail from the May 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 30 counties in the Valdosta, GA region. Lowndes County, GA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 9,423 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Valdosta, GA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Valdosta, GA. Valdosta, GA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 7,281 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 17, 2026 Valdosta, GA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Valdosta, GA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 17, 2026 Valdosta, GA hail map spans 63 ZIP codes. ZIP 31535 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 864.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2026 hail map for Valdosta, GA currently list 1 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 2:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Alapaha | GA | photo of hail estimated around quarter size. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 3:00 PM CT | Gladys | GA | Fallen trees on SR 11 Northbound at SR 158. | |
May 17, 2026 3:35 PM CT | 1 E Greenville | FL | Tree down near US 90 east of Greenville... FL. | |
May 17, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 1 WSW Nashville | GA | Berrien County dispatch reported a downed tree on South Dogwood Dr. | |
May 17, 2026 4:50 PM CT | 3 E Jennings | FL | Trees and powerlines reported down along County Road 150. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 17, 2026 5:18 PM CT | 3 WNW Belmont | FL | Trees were reported down along County Road 6 East. Time of event based on radar. | |
May 17, 2026 5:20 PM CT | 5 NE Lenox | GA | Berrien County dispatch reported downed powelines on Mussel White Store Rd. | |
May 17, 2026 5:20 PM CT | 5 N Berrien Co A/P | GA | Berrien County dispatch reported a downed tree on Hillard Weeks. | |
May 17, 2026 5:40 PM CT | Tifton | GA | Loss of some roof covering and the side wall of a building collapsed onto parked cars in Tifton. | |
May 17, 2026 3:39 PM CT | 82 mph | 2 ESE Greenville | FL | FSWN Madison Greenville reported an 82 mph wind gust. This site is elevated and exposed... and is more representative of a 30 meter wind gust rather than the standard 10 meter elevation. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 17, 2026 Valdosta, GA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Valdosta, GA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Valdosta, GA region as the May 17, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 22, 2025 through May 8, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 8, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Valdosta, GA
Not sure whether the May 17, 2026 Valdosta, GA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Valdosta, GA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 17, 2026 Valdosta, GA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 17, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Valdosta, GA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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