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Hancock County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Hancock County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 30 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 42 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 5, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Hancock County, Georgia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Hancock County, Georgia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Hancock County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Hancock County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

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Events (12 mo)
30
Hail
12
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
Sep 5, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 27, 2026 wind event near Hancock County, Hancock County, Georgia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 27, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Hancock County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 720 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Linton, or 7 miles south of Sparta, 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... Sandersville, Deepstep, Linton, and Beulah.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 616 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Barnett, or 7 miles east of Crawfordville, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 27, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 503 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over White Plains, or 10 miles southeast of Greensboro, 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1209 AM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong winds ahead of a line of thunderstorms along a line extending from near Linton to Clinton to near Redbone to near Pleasant Hill to near River View, and moving south at 35 mph. Hazard: 35 to 45 mph wind preceding rain or lightning. Impact: Strong winds will occur before any rain or lightning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 251 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Shoulderbone, or 7 miles northwest of Sparta, moving southeast 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... Sparta, Shoulderbone, and Culverton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, August 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 646 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Phoenix, or 9 miles southwest of Greensboro, moving south at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 557 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Springfield, or near Crawfordville, moving southeast at 15 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... Crawfordville, White Plains, Springfield, Powelton, and Barnett.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 354 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near White Plains, or near Crawfordville, moving southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 325 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Liberty to near Browns Crossing, and moving southeast at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 456 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Underwood, or 9 miles northeast of Milledgeville, moving southeast at 15 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... Milledgeville, Devereux, Beulah, and Underwood.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 439 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Agricola, or 8 miles west of Gibson, moving east at 10 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 407 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Veazey, or near Greensboro, moving southeast at 15 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... Greensboro, Crawfordville, White Plains, Siloam, Liberty, and Veazey.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 128 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Norwood, or near Warrenton, moving northeast at 5 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. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 1259 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mayfield, or 8 miles west of Warrenton, moving northeast at 5 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 534 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near McIntyre, or 8 miles north of Irwinton, moving northeast at 5 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 510 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Warfield, or near Eatonton, moving northeast at 5 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Sunday, August 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Powelton, or near Crawfordville, moving northeast at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1100 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Milledgeville to near Wayside, and moving north 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 300 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Siloam, or 7 miles southeast of Greensboro, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Crawfordville, Union Point, White Plains, Siloam, Springfield, Powelton, Robinson, Lyneville, Alexander Stephens Park, and Sandy Cross.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 232 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over White Plains, or 11 miles southwest of Crawfordville, moving east at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 626 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Sandy Cross to near Shoulderbone to near Adgateville, and moving east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 505 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Phoenix to near Stanfordville to Juliette, and moving east at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, June 29, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 713 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Meriwether to near Tuckers Crossroad, and moving southwest 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 615 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sparta, moving south at 25 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... Sparta, Linton, Devereux, and Beulah.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 943 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Woodville to Raytown to Sandersville, and moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 916 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Phoenix to near Sparta to near Nicklesville, and moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 318 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Underwood, or near Milledgeville, moving southeast at 20 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... Milledgeville, Midway-Hardwick, Underwood, and Hardwick.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 825 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Scottsboro to near Davisboro, and moving north 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. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 23, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 119 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Warthen, or near Sandersville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds 40 to 50 mph, frequent 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 517 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Shoulderbone, or 8 miles northwest of Sparta, moving north at 10 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... White Plains, Springfield, and Shoulderbone.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, May 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 657 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Shoulderbone to Warthen to near Tennille, and moving northeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 715 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Oconee Springs Park, or 11 miles west of Sparta, moving north at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 901 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Barnett to near Tennille to near Allentown, and moving east at 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, February 20, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 845 AM EST, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a line of strong showers along a line extending from Springfield to near Liberty, and moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 817 AM EST, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a line of strong showers along a line extending from Reynolds at Lake Oconee to near Monticello, and moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, November 8, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 636 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Sparta, moving east at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Hancock County, GA?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 5, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 42 severe weather events in Hancock County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Hancock County recently?

Yes — 30 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Hancock County?

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