Hail history for Metter, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Metter since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Metter
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 25, 1999
16 reports on 16 days since 1998 · #128 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Metter
- 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 Metter
The latest hail report in and around Metter is from July 14, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Metter logged 9 reports on 9 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 #128 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Metter accounts for 52% of the 31 reports filed in Candler 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 25, 1999 near Metter.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (31% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Metter 0.5
- Candler County 0.9
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Metter 9
- Candler County 14
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Metter 0%
- Candler 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 30, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Metter | Candler | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Metter | Candler | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNW Metter | Candler | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Metter | Candler | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Metter | Candler | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 69%
- 1–2 in 5 31%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NNW Metter | Candler | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 4.07 WNW Metter | Candler | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 NNE Metter | Candler | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Metter Muni Arpt | Candler | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNW Metter | Candler | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.45 N Metter | Candler | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Metter | Candler | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Metter | Candler | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Metter | Candler | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Metter | Candler | 22:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Metter | Candler | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Metter | Candler | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Metter
- Portal 20 km · 13
- Collins 24 km · 10
- Statesboro 27 km · 24
- Swainsboro 33 km · 14
- Vidalia 38 km · 12
- Millen 47 km · 14
- Pembroke 50 km · 16
- Soperton 50 km · 14
Questions about hail in Metter
How often does it hail in Metter, Georgia?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Metter since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #128 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Metter?
Most reports come in March, May, July. March alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Metter?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 25, 1999 near Metter. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Metter?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Metter had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 14, 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.