Heard County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Heard County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 0.25", among 11 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 2 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. 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 Heard 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 643 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Blackjack Mountain, or 14 miles southwest of Carrollton, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1251 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Texas, or near Franklin. 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... Franklin, Waresville, Glenn, and Texas.”
- Hail 0.25" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 650 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Napoleon to near Franklin to Harrisonville, and moving northeast 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.”
“At 115 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Corinth, or near Franklin, moving east 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... Corinth and Harrisonville.”
- Wind 50 mph Heard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 621 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Franklin, moving southwest 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... Franklin, Waresville, Glenn, and Texas.”
- Hail 0.25" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 406 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Glenn, or 9 miles east of Roanoke, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1001 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Ranburne to near Big Springs, and moving east at 45 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" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 443 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Centralhatchee, or near Franklin, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, January 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1030 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Tyus, or 11 miles southwest of Carrollton, moving east at 60 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 Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 26, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 843 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Tyus, or 12 miles southwest of Carrollton, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Heard County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Heard County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 11 severe weather events in Heard 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 Heard County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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