Hail history for Burke County, GA

Burke County has 72 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 38 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 3, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 72 since 1971

1″ or larger 38 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 3, 2016

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Burke County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Burke County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 72 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 7, 2023	0.25″	Pea
April 27, 2023	0.25″	Pea
June 14, 2022	0.25″	Pea
March 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2022	0.75″	Penny
March 16, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
December 30, 2021	0.25″	Pea
May 3, 2021	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Burke County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 7, 2023 · 0.25″ (pea)

Trained spotter report of pea size hail near Pecan Ln and Hwy 56, SW of Waynesboro. Time estimated.

May 3, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported along Hancock Landing Road.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Fire department reported golf ball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	1	7	32	21	8

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Burke County

Has it ever hailed in Burke County?

Yes — 72 hail events have been recorded for Burke County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 38 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Burke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Burke County, GA is June 7, 2023, with 0.25″ (pea) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Burke County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 3, 2016. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Georgia hail history

All 159 Georgia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.