Hail history for Winder, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winder since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Winder
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2020
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 10, 2009
25 reports on 21 days since 1984 · #63 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Winder
- 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 Winder
The latest hail report in and around Winder is from July 21, 2020, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Winder 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 #63 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Winder accounts for 43% of the 58 reports filed in Barrow 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 April 10, 2009 near 2 W Winder.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1998, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Winder 0.5
- Barrow County 1.1
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Winder 9
- Barrow County 19
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Winder 0%
- Barrow 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Winder | Barrow | $900K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Winder | Barrow | $400K | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Winder | Barrow | $5K | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Barrow | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Barrow | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 40%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 NNE Mulberry | Barrow | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.34 WSW Russell | Barrow | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Winder | Barrow | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Winder | Barrow | — | 21:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Winder | Barrow | $900K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Winder | Barrow | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Winder | Barrow | $400K | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 NE Winder | Barrow | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Winder | Barrow | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Winder | Barrow | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 ESE Winder | Barrow | $3K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Winder | Barrow | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Winder
- Auburn 11 km · 15
- Braselton 15 km · 17
- Mulberry 17 km · 14
- Jefferson 20 km · 23
- Monroe 22 km · 23
- Loganville 24 km · 25
- Lawrenceville 25 km · 25
- Buford 28 km · 27
Questions about hail in Winder
How often does it hail in Winder, Georgia?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winder since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Winder?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Winder?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 10, 2009 near 2 W Winder. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Winder?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2020 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Winder had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winder since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 21, 2020.
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.