Hail history for Decatur County, GA

Decatur County has 26 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on December 29, 1983.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 26 since 1980

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · December 29, 1983

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 Decatur County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 26 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 12, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2016	0.75″	Penny
September 10, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
March 31, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
May 22, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 3, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There were multiple reports of pea to quarter size hail from west of Bainbridge.

May 22, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported at the County Line.

March 31, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Marble to golfball size hail reported by a local radio station.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	4	8	9	2

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 Decatur County

Has it ever hailed in Decatur County?

Yes — 26 hail events have been recorded for Decatur County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Decatur County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Decatur County, GA is May 12, 2023, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Decatur County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on December 29, 1983. 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

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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.