Hail history for Jenkins County, GA

Jenkins County has 23 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 26, 2011.

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 23 since 1987

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 26, 2011

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 Jenkins County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 23 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 23, 2022	0.75″	Penny
March 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2021	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
September 27, 2011	0.75″	Penny
March 26, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2011	0.88″	Nickel
June 11, 2009	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 23, 2022 · 0.75″ (penny)

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of pennies which lasted for about 3 minutes near Millen.

March 26, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Public reported golf ball size hail, 6 miles north of Portal, Georgia.

February 18, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Jenkins county emergency management office relayed a public report of hail occurring on Elam Road 3 miles west southwest of Four Points, Georgia.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	3	12	4	3

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 Jenkins County

Has it ever hailed in Jenkins County?

Yes — 23 hail events have been recorded for Jenkins County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1987, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jenkins County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jenkins County, GA is May 23, 2022, 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 Jenkins County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 26, 2011. 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

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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.