Hail history for Dodge County, GA

Dodge County has 35 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 10, 2008.

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 35 since 1962

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 10, 2008

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 Dodge County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 35 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
September 9, 2019	0.75″	Penny
January 21, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2010	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 7, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of quarter-sized hail on 800 block of Chester Hwy. Lasted 6-7 minutes.

May 10, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

An amateur radio operator reported golf ball-sized hail in Rhine and the public observed penny-sized hail south and east of Rhine along the Telfair county line.

May 5, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Eastman Police Department reported golf ball-sized hail in the Chauncey area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	5	7	13	5	4

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 Dodge County

Has it ever hailed in Dodge County?

Yes — 35 hail events have been recorded for Dodge County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dodge County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dodge County, GA is September 7, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Dodge County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 10, 2008. 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.

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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.