Hail history for Turner County, GA

Turner County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 11, 2019.

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 34 since 1964

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 11, 2019

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 Turner County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 27, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 27, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 11, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A person from the Amboy area submitted a photo of very large hail and estimated the sizes ranged from golf ball to baseball.

March 11, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported between Ashburn and Rebecca.

March 11, 2019 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail was estimated between half dollar and ping pong ball size based on pictures.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	2	3	3	12	12

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 Turner County

Has it ever hailed in Turner County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Turner County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Turner County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Turner County, GA is June 27, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Turner County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 11, 2019. 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.