Hail history for Martinez, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martinez since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Martinez
- Last hail
- Aug 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 16, 2022
29 reports on 22 days since 1975 · #40 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Martinez
- 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 Martinez
The latest hail report in and around Martinez is from August 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Martinez logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 71% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #40 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Martinez accounts for 27% of the 108 reports filed in Columbia 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 March 16, 2022 near 1.38 N Martinez.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2022, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (21% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Martinez 0.6
- Columbia County 2.9
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Martinez 8
- Columbia County 36
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Martinez 0%
- Columbia 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Martinez | Columbia | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Evans | Columbia | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Evans | Columbia | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martinez | Columbia | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Martinez | Columbia | 23:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 45%
- 1–2 in 16 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNW Martinez | Columbia | — | 22:46 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 1 NE Martinez | Columbia | — | 22:46 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 W Martinez | Columbia | — | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Evans | Columbia | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.50 inmarble | 2.15 NNW Martinez | Columbia | $10 | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Martinez | Columbia | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SW Martinez | Columbia | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.1 NW National Hills | Richmond | — | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Martinez | Columbia | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Evans | Columbia | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Martinez | Columbia | — | 04:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Evans | Columbia | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Martinez
- Evans 6 km · 10
- Grovetown 13 km · 19
- Augusta-Richmond County 17 km · 108
- Appling 20 km · 21
- Thomson 37 km · 24
- Lincolnton 46 km · 12
- Waynesboro 48 km · 15
Questions about hail in Martinez
How often does it hail in Martinez, Georgia?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martinez since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Martinez?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Martinez?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 16, 2022 near 1.38 N Martinez. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Martinez?
The most recent report in this data is from August 14, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Martinez had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was August 14, 2026.
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.