Hail history for Jesup, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jesup since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jesup
- Last hail
- Mar 23, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 22, 2005
29 reports on 24 days since 1970 · #38 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Jesup
- 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 Jesup
The latest hail report in and around Jesup is from March 23, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on March 23, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jesup logged 19 reports on 16 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #38 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jesup accounts for 39% of the 74 reports filed in Wayne 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on March 22, 2005 near Jesup.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jesup 0.9
- Wayne County 2.0
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jesup 16
- Wayne County 26
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jesup 3%
- Wayne County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | Jesup | Wayne | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.9 WNW Doctortown | Wayne | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Jesup | Wayne | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 W Jesup | Wayne | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 W Drawdy | Wayne | 12:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 52%
- 1–2 in 13 45%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Jesup | Wayne | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.59 W Jesup | Wayne | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNW Jesup Wayne Co Arpt | Wayne | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 W Jesup | Wayne | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 SW Jesup | Wayne | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 W Jesup | Wayne | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.79 WNW Doctortown | Wayne | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.9 WNW Doctortown | Wayne | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.59 W Jesup | Wayne | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Jesup | Wayne | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 W Jesup | Wayne | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.59 W Jesup | Wayne | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jesup
- Screven 17 km · 11
- Ludowici 20 km · 24
- Hinesville 37 km · 22
- Glennville 38 km · 28
- Riceboro 45 km · 11
- Baxley 47 km · 20
- Blackshear 48 km · 17
- Midway 51 km · 14
Questions about hail in Jesup
How often does it hail in Jesup, Georgia?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jesup since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #38 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jesup?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jesup?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 22, 2005 near Jesup. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jesup?
The most recent report in this data is from March 23, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jesup had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 23, 2024.
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.