Hail history for McDonough, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McDonough since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McDonough
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 18, 2013
29 reports on 27 days since 1976 · #39 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · McDonough
- 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 McDonough
The latest hail report in and around McDonough is from June 15, 2022, 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 June 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McDonough logged 14 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about twice the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #39 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McDonough accounts for 25% of the 114 reports filed in Henry 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 18, 2013 near Mc Donough.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (21% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McDonough 0.7
- Henry County 2.0
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- McDonough 14
- Henry County 35
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McDonough 0%
- Henry County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mc Donough | Henry | $2.4 million | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 WSW Mc Donough | Henry | $1.5 million | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mc Donough | Henry | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Mc Donough | Henry | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 W Blacksville | Henry | — | 18:52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 W Blacksville | Henry | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Mc Donough | Henry | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mc Donough | Henry | $2.4 million | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Mc Donough | Henry | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Blacksville | Henry | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 ESE Mc Donough | Henry | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSW Mc Donough | Henry | — | 00:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.5 NNW Mc Donough | Henry | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Mc Donough | Henry | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Mc Donough | Henry | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Mc Donough | Henry | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 WSW Mc Donough | Henry | $1.5 million | 15:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McDonough
- Locust Grove 12 km · 18
- Stockbridge 13 km · 32
- Hampton 16 km · 24
- Lovejoy 16 km · 11
- Jonesboro 21 km · 27
- Jackson 23 km · 16
- Griffin 25 km · 31
- Stonecrest 27 km · 22
Questions about hail in McDonough
How often does it hail in McDonough, Georgia?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McDonough since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McDonough?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McDonough?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 18, 2013 near Mc Donough. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McDonough?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has McDonough 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 15, 2022.
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.