Hail history for Wilkinson County, GA

Wilkinson County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 16, 1998.

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 34 since 1956

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 16, 1998

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 Wilkinson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 6, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2011	0.75″	Penny
April 10, 2009	0.75″	Penny
February 19, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 6, 2022 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail reported at the Dollar General in Toomsboro.

June 24, 2004 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported penny-sized hail in Gordon and golf ball-sized hail in Ivey.

June 16, 1998 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The sheriff's office reported golf ball size hail on highway 96 near thtre Twiggs county line. The public reported 11/2 to 2 inch hail in the town of Cooktown.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	5	10	12	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 Wilkinson County

Has it ever hailed in Wilkinson County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Wilkinson County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wilkinson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wilkinson County, GA is April 6, 2022, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Wilkinson County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 16, 1998. 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.

More Georgia hail history

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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.