Hail history for Twiggs County, GA

Twiggs County has 38 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 17, 1965.

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 38 since 1955

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · March 17, 1965

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 Twiggs County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 38 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 11, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
September 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
August 2, 2008	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 7, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Report of Golf Ball sized hail on Hwy 358 near Woodland Rd.

June 5, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail occurred near Highway 358 and Prospect Church Road not far from I-16.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	0	2	15	13	5	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 Twiggs County

Has it ever hailed in Twiggs County?

Yes — 38 hail events have been recorded for Twiggs County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Twiggs County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Twiggs County, GA is September 7, 2023, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Twiggs County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 17, 1965. 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.