Hail history for Clayton County, GA

Clayton County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on February 18, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 80 since 1982

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · February 18, 2009

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 Clayton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
March 25, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 9, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
March 18, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
March 18, 2013	2.0″	Hen egg
June 13, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 27, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Mping report of 1 inch hail.

February 18, 2009 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

The public and an off-duty National Weather Service employee reported very large hail across Clayton county. This was from the same parent thunderstorm that produced the 3.0 to 4.0 inch diameter hail in northeast Coweta and northern Fayette counties.

June 4, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported at Tara Beach.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	6	29	33	9	3

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 Clayton County

Has it ever hailed in Clayton County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Clayton County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clayton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clayton County, GA is June 27, 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 Clayton County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on February 18, 2009. 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.