Hail history for Richmond County, GA

Richmond County has 98 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 50 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 6, 2022.

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 98 since 1955

1″ or larger 50 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 6, 2022

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 Richmond County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 98 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 6, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 6, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
September 7, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 2, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 2, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2023	0.25″	Pea
May 6, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

May 6, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Reported nickel size hail along Gordon Highway near Dodge Lane in Augusta.

May 6, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Numerous reports across the Augusta area of severe hail ranging from 1 inch to 2 inches beginning near Wheeler Road and Jackson road, continuing to near University Hospital and Wrightsboro Road.

September 17, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public reported golf ball size hail at hunt club about 7 miles east northeast of Mc Bean.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	3	14	16	25	22	15

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 Richmond County

Has it ever hailed in Richmond County?

Yes — 98 hail events have been recorded for Richmond County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 50 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Richmond County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Richmond County, GA is May 6, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Richmond County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 6, 2022. 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

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.