Hail history for Echols County, GA

Echols County has 12 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 5 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 24, 2021.

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 12 since 1960

1″ or larger 5 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 24, 2021

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 Echols County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 12 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 24, 2021	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 22, 2014	0.75″	Penny
May 14, 2011	0.75″	Penny
May 14, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2008	1.25″	Half dollar
May 21, 2008	0.88″	Nickel
June 4, 2007	0.75″	Penny
April 24, 2000	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 24, 2021 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail damaged vehicles. It broke windows and dented tops of cars about 2 miles east of Statenville along Highway 94.

May 21, 2008 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A storm spotter about 4 miles west-southwest of Statenville reported half dollar size hail and 0.72 inches of rainfall.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	3	4	3	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 Echols County

Has it ever hailed in Echols County?

Yes — 12 hail events have been recorded for Echols County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 5 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Echols County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Echols County, GA is April 24, 2021, with 2.5″ (tennis 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 Echols County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 24, 2021. 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.