Hail history for Talbot County, GA

Talbot County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 10, 2009.

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 21 since 1975

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 10, 2009

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 Talbot County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
June 11, 2008	0.75″	Penny
February 26, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

December 30, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Local EM reported up to quarter-sized hail in the Woodland area.

May 10, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Talbot County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail in Talbotton at the Timberline North Subdivision. Two large pine trees were also snapped in half within this subdivision. The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail along the Talbot/Harris county line, approximately eight miles west of Talbotton. A report of penny-sized hail was also received from the Talbot County 911 Center.

June 11, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golf ball-sized hail. The hail broke out windows in homes in Box Springs.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	2	6	7	4	1

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 Talbot County

Has it ever hailed in Talbot County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Talbot County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Talbot County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Talbot County, GA is December 30, 2021, 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 Talbot County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 10, 2009. 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.