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Hail history for Carroll County, GA

Carroll County has 109 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 15, 2008.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 2.75″ baseball March 15, 2008

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 109 since 1980
1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 2.75 baseball · March 15, 2008
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 Carroll County

3 Jan 5 Feb 11 Mar 27 Apr 29 May 12 Jun 10 Jul 7 Aug 3 Sep Oct 1 Nov 1 Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 109 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.75″ Golf ball
0.88″ Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

· 1.0″ (quarter)

Public caller reported hail ranging from the size of a pea to the size of a quarter near the intersection of chrissy dr and kenny ln with hail falling for 15 minutes.

· 2.75″ (baseball)

An amateur radio operator in Villa Rica observed tennis ball to baseball-sized hail. Several other reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the public across far northern Carroll county, especially in the Villa Rica area.

· 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A thunderstorm moved across much of eastern Carroll county producing large hail. The Carroll County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail in the Temple area, the public reported quarter-sized hail in the Carrollton area, and the Emergency Management Director reported tennis ball-sized hail in the Whitesburg area and the public reported tennis ball-sized hail along Georgia Highway 16 between Whites…

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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 Carroll County

Has it ever hailed in Carroll County?

Yes — 109 hail events have been recorded for Carroll County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Carroll County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Carroll County, GA is April 24, 2025, 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 Carroll County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 15, 2008. 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.