Hail history for Columbia County, GA

Columbia County has 106 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 49 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 31, 2002.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 106 since 1975

1″ or larger 49 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 31, 2002

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 Columbia County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 106 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 6, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 6, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Spotter reported dime to quarter size hail near the intersection of S. Old Belair Road and Millhaven Road in Evans. The hail continued for 5 minutes.

March 16, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Multiple reports were received of golf ball size hail in Martinez along Furys Ferry Rd.

March 31, 2002 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

TV 26 meteorologist reported 2 inch hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	6	24	33	24	18

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 Columbia County

Has it ever hailed in Columbia County?

Yes — 106 hail events have been recorded for Columbia County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 49 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Columbia County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Columbia County, GA is May 6, 2024, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Columbia County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 31, 2002. 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

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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.