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Hail history for Clay County, GA
Clay County has 2 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 0 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 0.88″ (nickel) on May 28, 2006.
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.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Clay County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.88″ (nickel)
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official reported nickel size hail at the Walter F. George dam.
· 0.75″ (penny)
Marble- to dime-size hail was reported in Bluffton by WALB-TV, Albany. Bluffton is one mile north of the Early County border.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 Clay County
Has it ever hailed in Clay County?
Yes — 2 hail events have been recorded for Clay County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1995, including 0 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Clay County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Clay County, GA is May 28, 2006, 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 Clay County?
0.88″ (nickel), recorded on May 28, 2006. Hail that size is below the National Weather Service 1″ 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.