Hail history for Early County, GA

Early County has 24 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 8, 1998.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 24 since 1984

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 8, 1998

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 Early County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 24 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 14, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 3, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2012	0.75″	Penny
June 16, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
June 16, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
March 27, 2011	1.25″	Half dollar
June 9, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 3, 2019 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported at the 911 center at the Early County Sheriff's Office.

May 20, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Early County EMA reported golfball size hail on State Road 62.

April 8, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail damaged 8 to 10 homes in Blakely.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	5	9	3	5	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 Early County

Has it ever hailed in Early County?

Yes — 24 hail events have been recorded for Early County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Early County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Early County, GA is June 14, 2023, 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 Early County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 8, 1998. 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.

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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.