Hail history in Augusta, GA
On average, NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Augusta on 2.9 days a year from 2016 to 2025, 1.2 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Augusta on 45 days since 2010. The largest hail reported was 2.0 in, in 2022. 23 of those days had hail of 1 inch or larger. June has the most hail days, 12 since 2010. The most recent was August 14, 2026. NOAA also recorded high wind on 136 days, with gusts up to 100 mph.
Ranks #93 of 200 US cities for days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2016 to 2025.
- Hail days since 2010
- 45
- Largest hail
- 2.0 in
- Highest gust
- 100 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
45 hail days within 15 miles since 2010, largest 2.0 in
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Hail days by year
Bar chart of hail days per year, 2010 to 2026. 45 hail days in total; the most was 6 in 2012.
Hail days by month
Hail days by month since 2010: Jan 0, Feb 1, Mar 3, Apr 3, May 7, Jun 12, Jul 8, Aug 4, Sep 4, Oct 1, Nov 0, Dec 2.
Most recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.0 in | 11.4 mi |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.0 in | 6.5 mi |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.0 in | 13.7 mi |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.0 in | 12.0 mi |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.0 in | 7.6 mi |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.0 in | 10.1 mi |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.0 in | 3.1 mi |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1.0 in | 7.5 mi |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 0.25 in | 3.9 mi |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.5 in | 9.3 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Augusta, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
136 high-wind days within 15 miles since 2010, strongest gust 100 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Most recent high-wind days
| Date | Highest gust | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | Not recorded | 12.5 mi |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Not recorded | 9.3 mi |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Not recorded | 10.7 mi |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Not recorded | 9.8 mi |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Not recorded | 12.3 mi |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Not recorded | 5.8 mi |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Not recorded | 9.4 mi |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Not recorded | 14.7 mi |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Not recorded | 4.9 mi |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Not recorded | 10.9 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Augusta, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- Wind speed is the highest reported gust; some reports have no speed.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
Gusts, tornadoes and hurricanes in Augusta
Estimated peak gusts
1 day since October 1, 2021 had an estimated peak gust of 58 mph or more at Augusta.
| Day | Estimated peak gust |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 50 mph or more |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 70 mph or more |
Estimates: the highest gust of each storm day in NOAA’s hourly 2.5 km wind analysis (URMA), which fills in between weather stations. Analyses like this smooth out short thunderstorm gusts, so they are best for widespread wind (hurricanes, winter storms, high wind days); for thunderstorm wind, NOAA’s wind reports are the better record. Not a measurement at any building.
Tornadoes within 10 miles
NOAA recorded 9 tornadoes whose path came within 10 miles of Augusta since 1950; the strongest was rated EF3.
| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF0 | 1.14 miles | 2.4 miles |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF0 | 2.2 miles | 8 miles |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 17.68 miles | 5.2 miles |
| Jun 12, 2001 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 3.5 miles |
| Dec 16, 2000 | EF2 | 2 miles | 6.5 miles |
| May 19, 1993 | EF0 | 0.3 miles | 9.4 miles |
| Jan 29, 1990 | EF2 | 0.9 miles | 6.6 miles |
| Apr 23, 1983 | EF0 | 2 miles | 10 miles |
| Aug 17, 1954 | EF1 | 1 miles | 8.4 miles |
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. Ratings before 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
18 storms in NOAA's records brought modeled tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more) to Augusta.
| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helene (2024) | 62 mph | 50 mph | 61 miles |
| Michael (2018) | 51 mph | 42 mph | 20 miles |
| Bonnie (1998) | 54 mph | 44 mph | 247 miles |
| Gracie (1959) | 73 mph | 59 mph | 71 miles |
| Able (1952) | 50 mph | 41 mph | 71 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1949 | 62 mph | 51 mph | 32 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1947 | 54 mph | 44 mph | 114 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1940 | 51 mph | 42 mph | 69 miles |
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| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Okeechobee hurricane | 48 mph | 39 mph | 113 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1911 | 50 mph | 41 mph | 67 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1898 | 54 mph | 44 mph | 53 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1894 | 49 mph | 40 mph | 104 miles |
| 1893 Sea Islands hurricane | 64 mph | 52 mph | 55 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1889 | 51 mph | 42 mph | 34 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1881 | 51 mph | 41 mph | 100 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1878 | 49 mph | 40 mph | 105 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1854 | 81 mph | 66 mph | 35 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1851 | 50 mph | 40 mph | 20 miles |
Modeled from NOAA’s best tracks for open, flat ground; not measurements. How we model hurricane winds
54 radar hail days within 15 miles since 2020, largest 1.5 in or more
Source: NOAA MRMS radar (MESH), from October 14, 2020. Estimates of the largest hail in each 1 km cell, not measurements.
26 days with radar hail 1 inch or larger, 0 at 2 inches or larger, within 15 miles of Augusta’s center.
Biggest radar hail days
- 0.75 in+
- 1.0 in+
- 1.5 in+
- 2.0 in+
- 2.5 in+
- 3.0 in+
Most recent radar hail days
| Date | Largest radar estimate |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.0 in or more |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.0 in or more |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1.0 in or more |
Storms in Augusta
NWS Columbia, which serves Augusta, says its severe weather season typically begins in late winter and early spring and lasts until July, with most of its severe weather warnings issued from April to July.1 The office says significant severe weather in August and September is typically tied to tropical systems.1
Notable storms
- September 27, 2024Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field recorded a 71-knot (82 mph) gust during Helene. NWS Columbia reported gusts of 80 to 100 mph across the Central Savannah River Area, and the National Hurricane Center says Helene's winds killed 11 people in Richmond, Columbia and McDuffie counties, all from trees falling onto homes.2,3
- May 6, 2022Hail of 1 to 2 inches was reported across Augusta, from near Wheeler Road and Jackson Road to near University Hospital and Wrightsboro Road.4
- March 20, 2018An NWS Columbia survey found straight-line thunderstorm winds of 95 to 105 mph at about 2:29 AM in an industrial area just north of Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field, along a 0.7-mile path on Marvin Griffin Road.5
- February 12, 2014NWS Columbia says the February 11 to 13 ice storm hit hardest in the Central Savannah River Area and parts of the South Carolina Midlands, where freezing rain left a half inch to an inch of ice. By the morning of February 13, Augusta reported 3/4 to 1 inch of ice, with widespread trees and power lines down.6,7
- February 24, 2012A midday squall line brought wind gusts estimated at 70 knots (81 mph) and golf ball size hail to Augusta and North Augusta. Trees and power lines fell across the area and from North Augusta to Graniteville, landing on several homes and vehicles, and two people were hurt when a tree fell on them.8,9,10,11
- June 15, 2011A line of severe storms brought a measured 58-knot (67 mph) gust to Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field and downed trees and power lines around Augusta. About 24 soldiers at Fort Gordon were hurt when debris crashed into their tents.12,13
Warnings and alerts
The Augusta-Richmond County Emergency Management Agency sends emergency notifications by email, phone call or text message to people registered on its public sign-up page.14
Sources
- 1. NWS Columbia: NWS Columbia, SC Office Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2023-24
- 2. NOAA National Hurricane Center: Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Helene (AL092024)
- 3. NWS Columbia: Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Helene, Summary
- 4. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Richmond County, May 6, 2022
- 5. NWS Columbia: Augusta Georgia Storm Damage from March 20th early morning storms
- 6. NWS Columbia: February 2014 Significant Snow and Ice Storm
- 7. NWS Columbia: February 2014 Significant Snow and Ice Storm Summary Reports
- 8. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Richmond County, February 24, 2012
- 9. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Richmond County, February 24, 2012
- 10. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Aiken County, February 24, 2012
- 11. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Aiken County, February 24, 2012
- 12. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Richmond County (Bush Field), June 15, 2011
- 13. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Richmond County, June 15, 2011
- 14. Augusta, GA: Sign up for Emergency Alerts
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Questions about hail in Augusta
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
- How often does it hail in Augusta?
- NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Augusta on 2.9 days a year on average from 2016 to 2025, 1.2 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. Since 2010 it recorded 45 hail days.
- When is hail season in Augusta?
- June has the most hail days within 15 miles of the center of Augusta, 12 since 2010, then July (8) and May (7).
- What is the largest hail recorded in Augusta?
- 2.0 in, in 2022: the largest hail NOAA recorded within 15 miles of the center of Augusta since 2010.
- When did it last hail in Augusta?
- NOAA's most recent hail report within 15 miles of the center of Augusta is from August 14, 2026, with hail up to 1.0 in reported 11.4 miles from the center. Data through November 1, 2026.