Butts County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Butts County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 18 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 25 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 7 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Butts County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 744 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Forsyth. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Barnesville, Forsyth, High Falls State Park, Blount, Goggins, Berner, Collier, and Johnstonville.”
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 759 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Kelleytown, or 8 miles northeast of McDonough, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 439 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Oak Hill, or 10 miles southwest of Covington, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Stewart, Ola, Worthville, Magnet, Fincherville, Oak Hill, and Rocky Plains.”
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 632 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jackson, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 208 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stark, or near Jackson, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jackson, Flovilla, Turtle Cove, and Stark.”
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 442 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over High Falls State Park, or 9 miles south of Jackson, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 359 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stewart, or 10 miles northeast of Jackson, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 312 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Ola to Jenkinsburg, and moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”
- Wind 50 mph Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Bolingbroke, or 7 miles southeast of Forsyth, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 459 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near McElheneys Crossroads, or 7 miles west of Monticello, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”
- Wind 50 mph Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 423 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Indian Springs State Park, or over Jackson, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 613 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Ola, or near McDonough, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 518 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Adgateville to near McElheneys Crossroads to near Plant Scherer, and moving north at 5 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 514 AM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hampton to near Waverly Hall, and moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning and increased chance of a brief tornado.”
- Hail 0.25" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1142 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from McKibben to near Goggins to Lincoln Park, and moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects.”
“At 1110 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Atlanta Motor Speedway to Rover to near Greenville, and moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Butts County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 439 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Fincherville, or 11 miles north of Jackson, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Butts County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Butts County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Butts County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Butts County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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