Hail history for Burke County, Georgia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Burke County since 1971, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burke County
- Last hail
- Jun 7, 2023
- 0.25 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2016
72 reports on 50 days since 1971 · #36 of 158 Georgia counties
Hail map · Burke County
- 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 Burke County
The latest hail report in Burke County is from June 7, 2023, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burke County logged 47 reports on 31 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Georgia county (1.0 a year) and ranks #36 of 158 Georgia counties for all-time reports. Burke County holds 1% of all 8,821 hail reports in Georgia.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Georgia county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 3, 2016 near 3.74 ESE Shell Bluff.
Reports were down 53% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (32). The busiest year was 2005, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burke County 2.4
- Median Georgia county 1.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burke County 31
- Median Georgia county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burke County 0%
- Median Georgia county 3%
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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.74 ESE Shell Bluff | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Girard | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Keysville | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Shell Bluff | $60K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 SE Waynesboro | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 34 47%
- 1–2 in 38 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 1.94 SW Waynesboro | $100 | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 1.32 W Munnerlyn | $100 | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 0.25 inpea | 0.62 N Waynesboro Burke Arp | $10 | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 NE Waynesboro | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.54 E Waynesboro Burke Arp | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 3.21 ENE Waynesboro Burke Arp | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 0.25 inpea | 0.86 NW Alexander | $10 | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.35 ESE Waynesboro | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Alexander | $100 | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexander | — | 02:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 0.25 inpea | Waynesboro | $10 | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.32 ENE Magruder | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Burke County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 15 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gough | 7 | 6 | May 20, 2008 |
| Keysville | 6 | 6 | Jun 11, 2014 |
| Sardis | 5 | 5 | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Girard | 4 | 3 | May 20, 2008 |
| Midville | 4 | 4 | Aug 2, 2012 |
| Vidette | 1 | 1 | May 11, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Burke County
How often does it hail in Burke County, Georgia?
72 hail reports have been logged in Burke County since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 158 Georgia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burke County?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burke County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2016 near 3.74 ESE Shell Bluff. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burke County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 7, 2023 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burke County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 7, 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.