Hail history for Jefferson, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jefferson since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jefferson
- Last hail
- May 12, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 5, 2017
23 reports on 20 days since 1971 · #78 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Jefferson
- 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 Jefferson
The latest hail report in and around Jefferson is from May 12, 2025, 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 May 12, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jefferson logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #78 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jefferson accounts for 29% of the 79 reports filed in Jackson County.
4% 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 April 5, 2017 near 0.34 ENE Red Stone.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jefferson 0.5
- Jackson County 1.6
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jefferson 7
- Jackson County 23
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jefferson 4%
- Jackson County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.34 ENE Red Stone | Jackson | $739K | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 N Red Stone | Jackson | $646K | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 22:35 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 4 17%
- 1–2 in 18 78%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ESE Jefferson | Jackson | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.34 ENE Red Stone | Jackson | $739K | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 N Marcus | Jackson | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ESE Jefferson | Jackson | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 S Red Stone | Jackson | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 N Red Stone | Jackson | $646K | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Marcus | Jackson | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 SW Arcade | Jackson | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Arcade | Jackson | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ESE Pendergrass | Jackson | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Jackson | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Jefferson | Jackson | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jefferson
Questions about hail in Jefferson
How often does it hail in Jefferson, Georgia?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jefferson since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #78 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jefferson?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jefferson?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 5, 2017 near 0.34 ENE Red Stone. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jefferson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 12, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jefferson 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 12, 2025.
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.