Hail history for McDuffie County, GA

McDuffie County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 17 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 11, 2018.

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 41 since 1971

1″ or larger 17 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 11, 2018

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 McDuffie County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 7, 2023	0.25″	Pea
March 26, 2023	0.5″	Mothball
June 11, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
July 8, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
April 7, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
June 24, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 20, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 7, 2023 · 0.25″ (pea)

Trained spotter report, via social media, of pea size hail on Quail Farm Rd. Time estimated.

June 11, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Report of golf ball size hail, and strong winds, near the intersection of Cobbham Rd and Stagecoach Rd NE.

July 1, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

SKYWARN spotter reported golfball size hail partially covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	2	8	15	11	2

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 McDuffie County

Has it ever hailed in McDuffie County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for McDuffie County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 17 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McDuffie County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McDuffie County, GA is June 7, 2023, with 0.25″ (pea) 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 McDuffie County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 11, 2018. 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.