Hail history for Thomson, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thomson since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Thomson
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 0.50 in, marble size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Jul 1, 2012
24 reports on 22 days since 1985 · #71 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Thomson
- 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 Thomson
The latest hail report in and around Thomson is from March 26, 2023, 0.50 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.50 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Thomson logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #71 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Thomson accounts for 59% of the 41 reports filed in McDuffie 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on July 1, 2012 near Thomson.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Thomson 0.5
- McDuffie County 0.9
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Thomson 9
- McDuffie County 16
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Thomson 0%
- McDuffie 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 0.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Thomson | Mcduffie | $10K | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Thomson | Mcduffie | $15K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1997 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5 N Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 10:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 63%
- 1–2 in 9 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 0.50 inmarble | 1.66 SE Thomson | Mcduffie | $100 | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 22:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Thomson | Mcduffie | $10K | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Thomson | Mcduffie | $15K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 ENE Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Jan 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SE Thomson | Mcduffie | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Thomson
- Appling 21 km · 21
- Grovetown 27 km · 19
- Evans 35 km · 10
- Lincolnton 36 km · 12
- Martinez 37 km · 29
- Washington 37 km · 10
- Augusta-Richmond County 41 km · 108
Questions about hail in Thomson
How often does it hail in Thomson, Georgia?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thomson since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #71 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Thomson?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Thomson?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on July 1, 2012 near Thomson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Thomson?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (0.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Thomson 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 March 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.