Hail history for Dawson County, GA

Dawson County has 48 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 15, 2008.

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 48 since 1982

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 15, 2008

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 Dawson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 48 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
June 24, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2015	0.75″	Penny
March 18, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 10, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Em reports golf ball sized hail at the dawson and pickens county line.

April 10, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public call reports hail estimated 1 inch in size near intersection of parker forest and dawson forest rd east.

March 15, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

An amateur radio operator reported baseball-sized hail in eastern Dawson county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	4	9	21	10	4

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 Dawson County

Has it ever hailed in Dawson County?

Yes — 48 hail events have been recorded for Dawson County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dawson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dawson County, GA is April 10, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Dawson County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 15, 2008. 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.