Dougherty County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Dougherty County, Georgia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 34 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 20 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 14 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 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 Dougherty County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Leary, or 12 miles west of Albany, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Albany, Walker, Ducker, and Lockett Crossing.”
- Hail 0.5" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 210 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Putney to 7 miles north of Newton to near Leary to 8 miles west of Edison. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees and power lines down in Albany. (TAE)”
- Wind Unknown Albany SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Newton, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shellman, or 7 miles southwest of Dawson, moving east at 40 to 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Putney to near Leary. Movement was northeast at 20 to 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Arabi to 8 miles southwest of Pelham to near Bainbridge. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 742 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sylvester to Doerun to Ochlocknee to 9 miles south of Whigham. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Albany, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Social media photo of a tree uprooted onto a parked vehicle from the Audubon area. (TAE)”
“Several trees down in the Albany area. (TAE)”
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Albany SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Albany SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 828 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Leslie to 9 miles southwest of Albany. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 821 PM EDT/721 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Baconton to near Colquitt to 8 miles west of Donalsonville. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 624 PM EDT/524 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Baconton to 8 miles southwest of Leary to Blakely to 7 miles southeast of Abbeville to 7 miles southeast of Texasville. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Leary, or near Morgan, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Baconton, or 7 miles south of Putney, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Tree reported down near Liberty Expressway and Moultrie Road. (TAE)”
- Hail 0.5" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Radium Springs SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Alapaha to near Omega to near Doerun. Movement was north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 800 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Leesburg. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 506 PM EDT/406 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Abbeville to near Arlington to 9 miles south of Leary. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail in the strongest storms. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over East Albany, or near Albany, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 904 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Newton, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Dougherty County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Dougherty County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 34 severe weather events in Dougherty County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Dougherty County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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