Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 26 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 37 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 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.
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Last 30 days in Oglethorpe 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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 749 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Maxeys, or 9 miles south of Lexington, 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 716 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Paoli, or 9 miles southeast of Danielsville, moving northwest at 10 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 Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 334 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Crawford, or near Lexington, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rayle, or 8 miles west of Washington, moving south 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" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 154 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arnoldsville, or 7 miles northwest of Lexington. This storm was nearly stationary. 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 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 0.75" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 916 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Comer, or 8 miles southeast of Danielsville, moving east 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...”
“At 850 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hull, or near Athens, moving northeast at 5 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 Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 314 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rayle, or 8 miles east of Lexington, 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...”
“At 216 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Athens-Clarke County, or over Athens, moving east 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" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 416 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Penfield, or near Greensboro, 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...”
“At 1242 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Point Peter, or 9 miles northeast of Lexington, 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... Carlton, Watson Mill Bridge State Park, and Point Peter.”
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Crawford SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 424 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Colbert, or 7 miles south of Danielsville, moving east 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...”
“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" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 616 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Point Peter, or near Lexington, moving northeast at 35 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... Jacksons Crossroads, Mallorysville, Vesta, Norman, and Point Peter.”
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 646 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Penfield, or near Greensboro. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Greensboro, Union Point, Woodville, Maxeys, Carey, Penfield, and Wrayswood.”
- Hail 0.75" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 450 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Paoli, or 10 miles east of Danielsville, 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" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lexington, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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.”
“At 839 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Jacksons Crossroads to near Maxeys, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 551 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Philomath, or 12 miles southeast of Lexington, 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... Carters Grove and Philomath.”
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 635 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Comer to near Philomath to White Plains, and moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 837 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Colbert, or 7 miles south of Danielsville, 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 509 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Athens-Clarke County, or over Athens, moving east 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" Oglethorpe County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Oglethorpe County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 37 severe weather events in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County recently?
Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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