Hail history for Thomas County, GA

Thomas County has 43 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on January 28, 1995.

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 43 since 1965

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · January 28, 1995

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 Thomas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 43 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
November 9, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
November 9, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
November 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
November 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
November 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
November 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
November 9, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 26, 2019 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail was reported near the Pavo area.

May 31, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported south of Coolidge.

January 28, 1995 · 4.0″ (softball)

Numerous reports of hail ranging from 1.75 to 4.00 inches. Several cars were damaged. Hail also knocked down tree branches and power lines. In addition, broken windows were reported in several homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	4	8	15	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 Thomas County

Has it ever hailed in Thomas County?

Yes — 43 hail events have been recorded for Thomas County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Thomas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Thomas County, GA is November 9, 2025, 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 Thomas County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on January 28, 1995. 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.