Hail history for Jeff Davis County, GA

Jeff Davis County has 39 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 22, 2006.

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 39 since 1995

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 22, 2006

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 Jeff Davis County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 39 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 4, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
June 17, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
January 21, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2011	1.25″	Half dollar
June 16, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2011	0.75″	Penny
March 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 4, 2020 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail was reported at the Denton Quick Stop. The time of the report was based on radar.

January 21, 2012 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported at 17 North Osage Lane.

June 16, 2011 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail about half-dollar size was reported in Roper.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	9	19	10	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 Jeff Davis County

Has it ever hailed in Jeff Davis County?

Yes — 39 hail events have been recorded for Jeff Davis County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1995, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jeff Davis County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jeff Davis County, GA is March 4, 2020, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Jeff Davis County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 22, 2006. 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.