Hail history for Dooly County, GA

Dooly County has 36 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 13 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 19, 2018.

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 36 since 1987

1″ or larger 13 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 19, 2018

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 Dooly County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 36 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
March 19, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
June 24, 2013	0.75″	Penny
June 5, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
March 27, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Local business report half inch to quarter sized hail in downtown Byromville near Youngblood Ave and Main St.

March 19, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golf ball size hail around Pinehurst.

March 19, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail along Tiger Road.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	6	18	9	1

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 Dooly County

Has it ever hailed in Dooly County?

Yes — 36 hail events have been recorded for Dooly County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1987, including 13 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dooly County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dooly County, GA is March 15, 2024, 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 Dooly County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 19, 2018. 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.

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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.