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Hail history for Chatham County, GA
Chatham County has 183 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 109 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on April 5, 1993.
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.
When it hails in Chatham County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Chatham County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Chatham County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Local broadcast media shared a social media video of quarter sized hail along with strong winds in the Port Wentworth area. In the video, a blown trampoline is resting against a house.
· 3.5″ (softball)
Hail, smaller than grapefruit, covered the ground up to 6 inches in depth.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Baseball-size hail broke several auto windshields and shattered numerous windows on the campus of Armstrong State University in Savannah. Hail covered the ground two to three inches deep at the University. Golfball-size hail broke several home windows and auto windshields in the Savannah Mall area. Baseball-size hail drifted up to 3 feet deep along fences and buildings 8 miles south of downtown Savannah.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 55 | 65 | 17 |
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 Chatham County
Has it ever hailed in Chatham County?
Yes — 183 hail events have been recorded for Chatham County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 109 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Chatham County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Chatham County, GA is May 26, 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 Chatham County?
3.5″ (softball), recorded on April 5, 1993. 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
- Fulton County 239
- Cobb County 222
- Gwinnett County 190
- Cherokee County 170
- Coweta County 161
- Hall County 141
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.