Hail history for Wilkes County, GA

Wilkes County has 28 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on September 7, 2023.

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 28 since 1968

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · September 7, 2023

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 Wilkes County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 28 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 4, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2010	1.25″	Half dollar
March 28, 2010	1.75″	Golf ball
February 18, 2009	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Wilkes 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)

Golf ball sized hail cracked windshield on Hwy 47 near Hwy 195.

May 4, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Report of quarter to golf ball sized hail in Washington.

Events by decade

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

Has it ever hailed in Wilkes County?

Yes — 28 hail events have been recorded for Wilkes County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wilkes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wilkes 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 Wilkes County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on September 7, 2023. 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.