Hail history for Valdosta, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valdosta since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Valdosta
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 30, 1997
25 reports on 21 days since 1974 · #62 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Valdosta
- 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 Valdosta
The latest hail report in and around Valdosta is from April 24, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Valdosta logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #62 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Valdosta accounts for 44% of the 57 reports filed in Lowndes County.
4% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on March 30, 1997 near Northern.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Valdosta 0.8
- Lowndes County 1.8
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Valdosta 12
- Lowndes County 24
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Valdosta 4%
- Lowndes 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1997 | 2.50 intennis ball | Northern | Lowndes | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NNE Remerton | Lowndes | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kinderlou | Lowndes | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Valdosta | Lowndes | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Valdosta | Lowndes | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 32%
- 1–2 in 16 64%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | (Vld)valdosta Regional Arpt | Lowndes | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 NNW Valdosta | Lowndes | 11:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Valdosta | Lowndes | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NNE Remerton | Lowndes | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.47 ESE I-75 At Exit 22 | Lowndes | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.89 NNE Remerton | Lowndes | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.35 WNW Valdosta | Lowndes | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NNW (Vld)valdosta Regional Arpt | Lowndes | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 NW I-75 At Exit 22 | Lowndes | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kinderlou | Lowndes | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.57 ENE Kinderlou | Lowndes | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Valdosta | Lowndes | 16:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Valdosta
- Moody AFB 16 km · 10
- Lakeland 29 km · 12
- Echols County 40 km · 13
- Homerville 55 km · 19
Questions about hail in Valdosta
How often does it hail in Valdosta, Georgia?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valdosta since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #62 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Valdosta?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Valdosta?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 30, 1997 near Northern. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Valdosta?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Valdosta had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valdosta since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 24, 2021.
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.