Hail history for Webster County, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Webster County since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Webster County
- Last hail
- Mar 13, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 27, 2011
26 reports on 19 days since 1981 · #52 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Webster County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Webster County is from March 13, 2025. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Webster County
The latest hail report in and around Webster County is from March 13, 2025, 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 March 13, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Webster County logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #52 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
8% 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 27, 2011 near 5.4 NW Plains.
Reports were down 82% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2005, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Webster County 0.7
- Webster County 0.5
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Webster County 9
- Webster County 8
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Webster County 8%
- Webster 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 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5.4 NW Plains | Sumter | $182K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | Powder Spgs | Cobb | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 SW Preston | Webster | $15K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Weston | Webster | $2K | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gresston | Dodge | $5K | 16:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 38%
- 1–2 in 14 54%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.56 N Preston | Webster | $1K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 SW Preston | Webster | $15K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NW Church Hill | Marion | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 N Preston | Webster | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.72 WSW Draneville | Marion | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5.4 NW Plains | Sumter | $182K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Preston | Webster | — | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Weston | Webster | $2K | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Preston | Webster | — | 09:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Preston | Webster | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Centerpoint | Webster | $5K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Ft Oglethorpe | Catoosa | — | 00:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Webster County
- Ellaville 31 km · 14
- Americus 31 km · 13
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County 40 km · 17
- Georgetown-Quitman County 47 km · 11
- Leesburg 51 km · 11
- Columbus 60 km · 80
Questions about hail in Webster County
How often does it hail in Webster County, Georgia?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Webster County since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Webster County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Webster County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 27, 2011 near 5.4 NW Plains. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Webster County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 13, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Webster County 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 13, 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.