Hail history for Jones County, GA

Jones County has 42 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 15, 2008.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 42 since 1979

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 15, 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 Jones County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 42 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
March 28, 2010	0.75″	Penny
April 23, 2009	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2008	1.75″	Golf ball
March 15, 2008	2.75″	Baseball
February 26, 2008	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jones 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)

Multiple reports of quarter sized hail in the area of Upper River Rd near the River North Subdivision and Oak Hill Ln.

March 15, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public observed tennis to baseball-sized hail in eastern Jones county from Bountsville to east of Haddock near the Baldwin county line. A number of vehicles and mobile homes in the area were damaged from the large hail, especially near the Baldwin county line.

January 2, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

WXGA Television of Macon, Georgia broadcast a report from the public of baseball size hail in southwest Jones county, six to eight miles north-northeast of Macon. A number of vehicles sustained damage in the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	6	14	17	1	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 Jones County

Has it ever hailed in Jones County?

Yes — 42 hail events have been recorded for Jones County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1979, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jones County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jones 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 Jones County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 15, 2008. 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.

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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.