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Hail history for Chattahoochee County, GA
Chattahoochee County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 16, 2010.
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 Chattahoochee County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Chattahoochee County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Chattahoochee County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
The public observed quarter-sized hail east of the Eelbeck/West Fort Benning area in northeast Chattahoochee county.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
The Chattahoochee County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail just east of Cusseta. The public observed nickel-sized hail in Cusseta.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
The weather observer for the Fort Benning military reservation observed half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail. The public also observed golf ball-sized hail in the area as well. The Chattahoochee County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail in Cusseta. The weather observer at Fort Benning also observed wind gusts to 43 mph. Some small tree limbs were blown down in the area.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 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 Chattahoochee County
Has it ever hailed in Chattahoochee County?
Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Chattahoochee County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1977, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Chattahoochee County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Chattahoochee County, GA is June 2, 2011, 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 Chattahoochee County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 16, 2010. 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.
More Georgia hail history
- Fulton County 239
- Cobb County 222
- Gwinnett County 190
- Chatham County 183
- Cherokee County 170
- Coweta County 161
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.