Hail history for Candler County, GA

Candler County has 31 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 22, 2018.

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 31 since 1991

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 22, 2018

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 Candler County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 31 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 30, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 27, 2024	0.75″	Penny
March 25, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 17, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
June 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

July 14, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Candler County Emergency Management reported nickel sized hail on Highway 23 near Olifftown Road.

July 22, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported hail estimated up to the size of golf balls.

March 13, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported hail the size of golfballs on Morgan Road. The hail fell for about 3 minutes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	7	9	7	8

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 Candler County

Has it ever hailed in Candler County?

Yes — 31 hail events have been recorded for Candler County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1991, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Candler County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Candler County, GA is July 14, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Candler County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 22, 2018. 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.