Hail history for Blackshear, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackshear since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blackshear
- Last hail
- Sep 11, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 20, 2018
17 reports on 15 days since 1981 · #111 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Blackshear
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Blackshear
The latest hail report in and around Blackshear is from September 11, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on September 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blackshear logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #111 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blackshear accounts for 45% of the 38 reports filed in Pierce County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 20, 2018 near 0.59 E Blackshear.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blackshear 0.4
- Pierce County 0.9
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blackshear 8
- Pierce County 16
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blackshear 6%
- Pierce County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.59 E Blackshear | Pierce | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackshear | Pierce | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Blackshear | Pierce | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Blackshear | Pierce | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Blackshear | Pierce | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 65%
- 1–2 in 5 29%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.37 ESE Blackshear | Pierce | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Blackshear | Pierce | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.59 E Blackshear | Pierce | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.59 E Blackshear | Pierce | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Blackshear | Pierce | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.59 E Blackshear | Pierce | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Blackshear | Pierce | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackshear | Pierce | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Blackshear | Pierce | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Blackshear | Pierce | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 4 N Blackshear | Pierce | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Blackshear | Pierce | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blackshear
Questions about hail in Blackshear
How often does it hail in Blackshear, Georgia?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackshear since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #111 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blackshear?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blackshear?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 20, 2018 near 0.59 E Blackshear. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blackshear?
The most recent report in this data is from September 11, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blackshear 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 September 11, 2023.
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.