Hail history for Bacon County, GA

Bacon County has 28 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 20, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 28 since 1996

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 20, 2003

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 Bacon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 28 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 23, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
October 9, 2008	0.75″	Penny
October 9, 2008	1.75″	Golf ball
October 9, 2008	0.75″	Penny
July 28, 2008	0.75″	Penny
July 5, 2008	0.75″	Penny
May 11, 2008	0.75″	Penny
May 11, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 23, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

WALB-TV relayed a public report via Facebook of Golf ball size hail in Alma.

March 20, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Reported by emergency manager as baseball sized.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	5	22	1	0

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 Bacon County

Has it ever hailed in Bacon County?

Yes — 28 hail events have been recorded for Bacon County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1996, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bacon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bacon County, GA is March 23, 2013, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Bacon County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 20, 2003. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.

More Georgia hail history

All 159 Georgia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.