Morgan 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 Morgan County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 27 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 39 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 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 Morgan 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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 727 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Campton, or near Monroe, moving southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 251 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near North High Shoals, or 8 miles southwest of Watkinsville, 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" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 635 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Starrsville, or 8 miles southeast of Covington, 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 301 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bishop, or near Watkinsville, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1044 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Bethlehem to near Barnett Shoals to near Lexington, and moving south 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 702 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Brick Store, or 8 miles east of Covington. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Social Circle, Rutledge, Newborn, Mansfield, and Brick Store.”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 219 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Herndonville, or near Monroe, moving east 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...”
“At 100 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over North High Shoals, or 7 miles southwest of Watkinsville, moving northeast 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" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 350 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Walnut Grove, or 8 miles west of Monroe, moving east 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...”
“At 322 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Covington, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 430 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Newborn, or 12 miles southeast of Covington, 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 358 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Covington, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Godfrey SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Apalachee SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 515 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Rutledge, or 8 miles west of Madison, moving southeast at 10 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... Madison, Rutledge, and Hard Labor Creek State Park.”
“At 403 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Greensboro, moving northeast 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 0.75" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 5 WNW Harmony SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 202 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Buckhead, or near Madison, moving east 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... Madison, Greensboro, Buckhead, Parks Mill, Carey, Swords, Harmony, Penfield, and Greshamville.”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 327 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near North Alcovy, or 9 miles south of Covington, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind 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...”
“Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Bostwick Highway and Apalachee Road. (FFC)”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Bostwick SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Madison SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 757 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Maysville to Arcade to near Windsor, and moving east at 50 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 Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 619 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Hard Labor Creek State Park to near Greshamville to near Phoenix, and 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 456 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Brick Store, or near Covington, moving north at 20 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... Social Circle, Rutledge, Newborn, Mansfield, Starrsville, and Brick Store.”
- Hail 0.75" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 501 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Shady Dale, or 9 miles northeast of Monticello, moving northeast 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" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Davis Academy Road and Highway 278. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 4 W Madison SPC verified report
Friday, March 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 308 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Pannell, or over Monroe, moving northeast 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...”
“At 247 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Herndonville, or near Monroe, 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 0.88" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Morgan County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Morgan 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 Morgan County recently?
Yes — 27 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.