Hail history for Appling County, GA

Appling County has 50 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 4, 1987.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 50 since 1968

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 4, 1987

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Appling County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Appling County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 50 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
June 23, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 22, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 18, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2014	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Appling County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A photo of hail was shared by the Appling | county EM which estimated to be quarter | sized. They also reported pea to nickel size | hail fell in the Baxley area.

August 4, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was observed near North Main Street and Ivy Street in Baxley.

January 21, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported 9 miles north of Baxley.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	4	6	17	16	4

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Appling County

Has it ever hailed in Appling County?

Yes — 50 hail events have been recorded for Appling County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Appling County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Appling County, GA is May 8, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Appling County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 4, 1987. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.