Hail history for Baxley, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Baxley since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Baxley
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 4, 2020
20 reports on 15 days since 1980 · #92 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Baxley
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Baxley is from May 8, 2025. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Baxley
The latest hail report in and around Baxley is from May 8, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Baxley logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #92 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Baxley accounts for 40% of the 50 reports filed in Appling County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Georgia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 4, 2020 near 0.69 N Baxley.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1998, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (20% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Baxley 0.5
- Appling County 1.4
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Baxley 7
- Appling County 18
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Baxley 0%
- Appling County 4%
- Median Georgia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Baxley | Appling | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Baxley | Appling | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Appling | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Baxley | Appling | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.72 NE Baxley | Appling | 17:39 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.72 NE Baxley | Appling | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Baxley | Appling | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Baxley | Appling | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Baxley | Appling | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Baxley | Appling | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Baxley | Appling | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.38 NNW Myra | Appling | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.43 WSW Elliot | Appling | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Baxley | Appling | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Baxley | Appling | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Baxley | Appling | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Baxley | Appling | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Baxley
- Hazlehurst 26 km · 19
- Alma 27 km · 25
- Nicholls 39 km · 11
- Glennville 44 km · 28
- Screven 44 km · 11
- Jesup 47 km · 29
- Vidalia 50 km · 12
- Collins 51 km · 10
Questions about hail in Baxley
How often does it hail in Baxley, Georgia?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Baxley since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #92 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Baxley?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Baxley?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 4, 2020 near 0.69 N Baxley. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Baxley?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Baxley had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.