Hail history for Springfield, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Springfield since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Springfield
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 7, 2006
14 reports on 13 days since 1984 · #152 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Springfield
- 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 Springfield
The latest hail report in and around Springfield is from April 26, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Springfield logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #152 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Springfield accounts for 12% of the 117 reports filed in Effingham County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 7, 2006 near Springfield.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Springfield 0.3
- Effingham County 4.8
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Springfield 6
- Effingham County 52
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Springfield 7%
- Effingham County 3%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Springfield | Effingham | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.88 WNW Rahn | Effingham | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1996 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 ENE Springfield | Effingham | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.88 WNW Stillwell | Effingham | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Springfield | Effingham | 13:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Springfield | Effingham | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Springfield | Effingham | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.88 WNW Stillwell | Effingham | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.88 WNW Rahn | Effingham | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Oct 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.23 NW Springfield | Effingham | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.88 NNW Springfield | Effingham | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Springfield | Effingham | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Springfield | Effingham | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Springfield | Effingham | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Springfield | Effingham | 08:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Springfield | Effingham | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Springfield | Effingham | 15:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Springfield
- Guyton 8 km · 24
- Rincon 11 km · 29
- Port Wentworth 23 km · 22
- Bloomingdale 28 km · 15
- Pooler 30 km · 21
- Garden City 34 km · 11
- Pembroke 38 km · 16
- Savannah 42 km · 58
Questions about hail in Springfield
How often does it hail in Springfield, Georgia?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Springfield since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #152 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Springfield?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Springfield?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 7, 2006 near Springfield. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Springfield?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Springfield had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 26, 2023.
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.