Hail history for Muscogee County, GA

Muscogee County has 75 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on November 1, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 75 since 1955

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · November 1, 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 Muscogee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 75 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 26, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of 1 Inch hail at st. marys rd and oakley dr.

March 18, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The public and broadcast media reported large hail 1 to 2 inches in diameter across the Columbus area. The hail fell for 10 minutes and covered the ground.

November 1, 1997 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to teacup size, shaped in a discus, was reported in Columbus. There were numerous reports of cars being damaged and store windows being knocked out because of the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	6	5	18	23	10	10

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 Muscogee County

Has it ever hailed in Muscogee County?

Yes — 75 hail events have been recorded for Muscogee County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Muscogee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Muscogee County, GA is March 26, 2023, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Muscogee County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on November 1, 1997. 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.

More Georgia hail history

All 159 Georgia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.