Hail history for Eatonton, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eatonton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Eatonton
- Last hail
- Apr 6, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 14, 1984
29 reports on 25 days since 1974 · #37 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Eatonton
- 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 Eatonton
The latest hail report in and around Eatonton is from April 6, 2023, 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 April 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eatonton logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #37 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eatonton accounts for 62% of the 47 reports filed in Putnam County.
3% 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 May 14, 1984.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2003, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eatonton 0.5
- Putnam County 0.9
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eatonton 10
- Putnam County 15
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eatonton 3%
- Putnam County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1984 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Putnam | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Hunts | Putnam | $222K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 WNW Eatonton | Putnam | $130K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reids Crossroads | Putnam | $100K | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Bremen | Haralson | — | 17:50 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 14 48%
- 1–2 in 14 48%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 NW Eatonton | Putnam | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Hunts | Putnam | $222K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 E Eatonton | Putnam | — | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 WSW Harmony | Putnam | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Willard | Putnam | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Willard | Putnam | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 WNW Eatonton | Putnam | $130K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNW Eatonton | Putnam | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Eatonton | Putnam | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reids Crossroads | Putnam | $100K | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Eatonton | Putnam | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Birmingham | Fulton | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eatonton
- Monticello 28 km · 19
- Madison 29 km · 17
- Milledgeville 30 km · 26
- Greensboro 32 km · 15
- Gray 39 km · 18
- Social Circle 47 km · 13
- Covington 53 km · 31
- Jackson 54 km · 16
Questions about hail in Eatonton
How often does it hail in Eatonton, Georgia?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eatonton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eatonton?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eatonton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 14, 1984. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eatonton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 6, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eatonton 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 April 6, 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.