Hail history for Echols County, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Echols County since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Echols County
- Last hail
- May 10, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 24, 2021
13 reports on 11 days since 1960 · #162 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Echols 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 Echols County
The latest hail report in and around Echols County is from May 10, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Echols County logged 8 reports on 6 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 #162 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
8% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 24, 2021 near 1.78 E Statenville.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (62% of reports); 92% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Echols County 0.4
- Echols County 0.3
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Echols County 6
- Echols County 5
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Echols County 8%
- Echols County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.78 E Statenville | Echols | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1960 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Echols | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.15 N Thelma | Clinch | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.82 WSW Statenville | Echols | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Statenville | Echols | 16:55 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 7 54%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.15 N Thelma | Clinch | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.78 E Statenville | Echols | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 NW Mayday | Echols | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Statenville | Echols | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.16 W Statenville | Echols | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Statenville | Echols | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.82 WSW Statenville | Echols | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.16 W Statenville | Echols | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Statenville | Echols | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Statenville | Echols | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Statenville | Echols | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Tarver | Echols | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Echols County
- Homerville 39 km · 19
- Valdosta 40 km · 25
- Lakeland 40 km · 12
- Moody AFB 40 km · 10
Questions about hail in Echols County
How often does it hail in Echols County, Georgia?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Echols County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #162 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Echols County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 62% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Echols County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 24, 2021 near 1.78 E Statenville. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Echols County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Echols County 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 10, 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.