Hail history for Effingham County, GA

Effingham County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 27, 2011.

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 117 since 1982

1″ or larger 70 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 27, 2011

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 Effingham County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 10, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

June 10, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

An Effingham County emergency manager reported penny size hail in Springfield.

April 5, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A report relayed via social media indicated 2 inch diameter hail near the YMCA in Rincon, Georgia.

March 27, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported golf ball to baseball size hail and small tree limbs down, 2 miles north of Rincon, Georgia.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	11	38	51	15

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 Effingham County

Has it ever hailed in Effingham County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Effingham County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Effingham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Effingham County, GA is June 10, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Effingham County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 27, 2011. 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.