Hail history for Barrow County, GA

Barrow County has 58 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 35 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on February 21, 2005.

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 58 since 1984

1″ or larger 35 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · February 21, 2005

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 Barrow County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 58 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 7, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
July 21, 2018	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 5, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 21, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 21, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 7, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of estimated quarter sized hail along Riverbluff Dr.

April 23, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail in the far western part of Barrow county, especially in the Auburn area. They reported that it hailed for up to 10 minutes in the Auburn area. The public also reported nickel-sized hail in the Bethlehem area.

February 21, 2005 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Numerous reports of large hail were received from the Barrow County Emergency Management Director, the 911 center, and the public. Most of the hail fell within a narrow area along and near Georgia Highway 211 in the northwest part of the county from near its intersection with Interstate 85 to the city of County Line.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	23	23	7	2

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 Barrow County

Has it ever hailed in Barrow County?

Yes — 58 hail events have been recorded for Barrow County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 35 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Barrow County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Barrow County, GA is April 7, 2022, 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 Barrow County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on February 21, 2005. 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.