Hail history for Tift County, GA

Tift County has 48 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 35 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 24, 1988.

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 48 since 1955

1″ or larger 35 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 24, 1988

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 Tift County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 48 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 11, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 11, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There were multiple reports of quarter size hail from downtown Tifton.

May 3, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A picture of an oblong, spiky hailstone was posted to the WALB-TV facebook page. It was estimated to be about 2 inches in diameter lengthwise, but narrower in width.

June 3, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Roof and siding damage occurred due to very large hail in the Vanceville area. Damage was estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	1	1	9	13	11	11

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 Tift County

Has it ever hailed in Tift County?

Yes — 48 hail events have been recorded for Tift County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 35 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tift County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tift County, GA is April 27, 2025, 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 Tift County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 24, 1988. 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.