Hail history for Lowndes County, GA

Lowndes County has 57 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 39 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 30, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 57 since 1957

1″ or larger 39 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · March 30, 1997

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 Lowndes County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 57 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 27, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
February 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2022	0.75″	Penny
June 18, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 30, 2022	0.75″	Penny
April 24, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
April 24, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

February 4, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported off Bemiss Road.

May 3, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported near Valdosta.

March 3, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public estimated hail up to golf ball size on Bemiss Road north of Moody AFB. Most stones were quarter size but a few were golf ball. This hail occurred with the same supercell that spawned a significant tornado in northeastern Lowndes and Lanier counties.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	3	3	9	16	14	9

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 Lowndes County

Has it ever hailed in Lowndes County?

Yes — 57 hail events have been recorded for Lowndes County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 39 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lowndes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lowndes County, GA is March 27, 2024, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Lowndes County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 30, 1997. 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.