Hail history for Elbert County, GA

Elbert County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 7, 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 60 since 1968

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 7, 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 Elbert County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 60 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
November 7, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
April 9, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2012	0.75″	Penny
June 29, 2010	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

November 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

County comms relayed multiple reports of quarter sized hail in and near the town of Elberton.

May 26, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ham radio operator reported ping pong ball size hail near the intersection of Highway 368 and Rock Branch Rd.

December 4, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Numerous people reported nickel to quarter size hail that lasted for several minutes. Broadcast media showed a golf ball size hailstone from this same area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	21	25	4	4

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 Elbert County

Has it ever hailed in Elbert County?

Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Elbert County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Elbert County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Elbert County, GA is November 8, 2025, 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 Elbert County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 7, 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.

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.