Putnam County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Putnam County, Georgia has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 33 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 13 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 18 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.
Putnam County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Putnam County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Putnam County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 151 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Willard, or 7 miles east of Monticello, 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" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 11, 2026
2 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 309 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Willard, or 8 miles west of Eatonton, moving east 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" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 711 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rockville, or near Eatonton, moving southwest 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...”
“At 652 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rockville, or near Eatonton, moving southwest 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Putnam 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" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“an EF0 tornado with max winds of 85 mph. On the ground for 4.4 miles with a max width of 100 yards. Damage was mostly trees and trees on homes on Lake Oconee. 1 boathou (FFC)”
“EF0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph. On the ground for 2.59 miles with a max width of 100 yards. There were 2 indirect fatalities and 2 indirect injuries. A weakened t (FFC)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 ENE Rockville SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 SW Flat Rock SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Flat Rock SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Resseaus Crossroa SPC verified report
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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 515 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Warfield, or near Eatonton, 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... Eatonton, Rockville, Warfield, Oconee Springs Park, and Resseaus Crossroads.”
- Hail 0.88" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Putnam 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" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Powerlines down along South Leisure Lane near the intersection of Dogwood Drive Southeast. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Plant Harlee Branc SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1209 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Monticello to near Russellville, and moving east at 35 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“At 751 AM EST, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Central Georgia Experiment Stn, or 8 miles northwest of Eatonton, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado.”
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 30, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected, with a hard freeze expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia.”
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected, with a hard freeze expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia.”
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Putnam County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 33 severe weather events in Putnam 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 Putnam County recently?
Yes — 13 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 Putnam County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.