Hail history for Dougherty County, GA

Dougherty County has 63 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.75″ (softball) on June 14, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 63 since 1961

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.75″ softball · June 14, 2023

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 Dougherty County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 63 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
January 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 14, 2023	3.0″	Tea cup
June 14, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 14, 2023	3.75″	Softball
March 26, 2019	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 14, 2023 · 3.75″ (softball)

A picture of 3.75 inch hail was received with a measuring tape next to a hail stone.

June 14, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell on the Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	5	18	14	16	7

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 Dougherty County

Has it ever hailed in Dougherty County?

Yes — 63 hail events have been recorded for Dougherty County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dougherty County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dougherty County, GA is June 25, 2025, 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 Dougherty County?

3.75″ (softball), recorded on June 14, 2023. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.