Hail history for Washington County, GA

Washington County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 19 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 3, 2012.

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 52 since 1980

1″ or larger 19 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 3, 2012

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 Washington County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2013	0.75″	Penny
July 3, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
November 16, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2011	0.75″	Penny
June 20, 2010	0.88″	Nickel
September 26, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 16, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Multiple reports of quarter sized hail in the city of Tennille, GA.

July 3, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Washington County 911 Center relayed a report of golf ball sized hail in west of Tennille.

May 14, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office observed golf ball-sized hail northeast of Davisboro near the Jefferson county line.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	11	33	6	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 Washington County

Has it ever hailed in Washington County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Washington County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 19 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washington County, GA is March 16, 2022, 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 Washington County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 3, 2012. 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.