Hail history for Jackson, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 5, 1989
16 reports on 16 days since 1988 · #127 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Jackson
- 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 Jackson
The latest hail report in and around Jackson is from June 4, 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 June 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #127 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jackson accounts for 39% of the 41 reports filed in Butts 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 May 5, 1989.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson 0.2
- Butts County 0.8
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson 4
- Butts County 14
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson 0%
- Butts County 0%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Butts | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NNE Jackson | Butts | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Jackson | Butts | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Cedartown | Polk | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Jackson | Butts | 18:38 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 12 75%
- 1–2 in 4 25%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.37 SSE Jenkinsburg | Butts | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Jackson | Butts | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NNE Jackson | Butts | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Jackson | Butts | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Milner | Lamar | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Sargent | Coweta | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Jackson | Butts | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Cedartown | Polk | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Jackson | Butts | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Jackson | Butts | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Stark | Butts | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Jackson | Butts | 01:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jackson
- Locust Grove 13 km · 18
- McDonough 23 km · 29
- Monticello 26 km · 19
- Forsyth 28 km · 17
- Griffin 29 km · 31
- Hampton 32 km · 24
- Barnesville 32 km · 16
- Stockbridge 36 km · 32
Questions about hail in Jackson
How often does it hail in Jackson, Georgia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #127 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 5, 1989. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 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 Jackson 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 June 4, 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.