Hail history for Ben Hill County, GA

Ben Hill County has 22 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 17 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 21, 1958.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 22 since 1958

1″ or larger 17 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 21, 1958

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 Ben Hill County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Ben Hill County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 22 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
March 16, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
April 21, 2011	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 22, 2018 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported near the First Baptist Church.

April 3, 2002 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Numerous reports of golfball size hail by the Ben Hill County Sheriff.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	5	5	3	7	1

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 Ben Hill County

Has it ever hailed in Ben Hill County?

Yes — 22 hail events have been recorded for Ben Hill County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 17 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ben Hill County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ben Hill County, GA is May 27, 2024, 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 Ben Hill County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 21, 1958. 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.