Hail history for Toombs County, GA

Toombs County has 32 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 25, 2014.

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 32 since 1971

1″ or larger 18 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 25, 2014

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 Toombs County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 32 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 19, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
May 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2014	2.0″	Hen egg
March 24, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
March 24, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 19, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The broadcast media reported hail the size of quarters around the intersection of Ezra Taylor Road and Lyons Center Road.

May 25, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The public reported hail the size of a hen egg north of New Branch.

June 5, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported that golf ball sized hail fell in Vidalia for about 15 minutes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	10	9	11	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 Toombs County

Has it ever hailed in Toombs County?

Yes — 32 hail events have been recorded for Toombs County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Toombs County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Toombs County, GA is June 19, 2020, 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 Toombs County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 25, 2014. 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.