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Hail history for Butts County, GA
Butts County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on February 18, 2009.
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.
When it hails in Butts County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Butts County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Butts County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.75″ (penny)
Report from Mping of 0.75 hail near W 3rd Street and Woodcrest Dr.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
The Butts County Emergency Management Director reported nickel to golf ball-sized hail across northern and northeastern Butts county. Nickel-sized hail was observed near Worthville and golf ball-sized hail further southeast toward the Jasper county line. Half-dollar-sized hail was observed near Lake Jackson.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
The Butts County Sheriff's observed golf ball-sized hail in western Jackson county near Interstate-75. The public observed half-dollar-sized hail in southeast Butts county near Flovilla. Radar supported half this large or larger tracked across much of western and southern Butts county.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
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 Butts County
Has it ever hailed in Butts County?
Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Butts County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Butts County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Butts County, GA is June 4, 2023, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Butts County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on February 18, 2009. 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
- Fulton County 239
- Cobb County 222
- Gwinnett County 190
- Chatham County 183
- Cherokee County 170
- Coweta County 161
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.