Hail history for Webster County, GA

Webster County has 20 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 22, 2020.

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 20 since 1981

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 22, 2020

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 Webster County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 20 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 17, 2012	0.75″	Penny
March 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
February 26, 2008	0.75″	Penny
August 17, 2007	1.0″	Quarter
August 17, 2007	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 13, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A photo of hail up to quarter size was received from hwy 41 n near the marion county line.

May 22, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Webster County Emergency Manager reported hail the size of golf balls in Preston.

April 10, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Two reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the public in the Weston area. Radar data indicates that golf ball-sized hail likely fell from Weston east-southeastward to the southeast corner of the county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	3	11	2	2

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 Webster County

Has it ever hailed in Webster County?

Yes — 20 hail events have been recorded for Webster County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Webster County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Webster County, GA is March 13, 2025, 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 Webster County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 22, 2020. 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.