Hail history for Bleckley County, GA

Bleckley County has 23 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on December 28, 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 23 since 1972

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · December 28, 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 Bleckley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 23 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2015	0.75″	Penny
June 28, 2013	1.25″	Half dollar
October 25, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
March 12, 2010	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2008	1.25″	Half dollar
June 5, 2007	0.88″	Nickel
December 28, 2005	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2015 · 0.75″ (penny)

The public reported penny size hail northeast of the Cochran airport.

December 28, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Georgia Forestry Commission reported golf ball sized hail across the southwest and south central part of the county from Mobley Crossing, to Cochran, to near Frazier.

May 18, 2003 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Bleckley county Emergency Management Director observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail on Georgia Highway 112 in Cary.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	1	6	10	4	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 Bleckley County

Has it ever hailed in Bleckley County?

Yes — 23 hail events have been recorded for Bleckley County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bleckley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bleckley County, GA is March 31, 2015, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Bleckley County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on December 28, 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.