Hail history for Evans County, GA

Evans County has 26 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 27, 2011.

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 26 since 1973

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · 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 Evans County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 26 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 22, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg
May 22, 2020	0.75″	Penny
August 13, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
June 3, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2011	1.25″	Half dollar
March 27, 2011	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 22, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Pictures relayed via social media showed hail up to 2 inches in diameter in Daisy.

May 22, 2020 · 0.75″ (penny)

Evans County dispatch reported penny sized hail in Claxton.

March 27, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A trained weather spotter reported tennis ball size hail covering the ground, 7 miles north of Claxton, Georgia.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	2	4	9	7	3

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 Evans County

Has it ever hailed in Evans County?

Yes — 26 hail events have been recorded for Evans County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Evans County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Evans County, GA is May 22, 2020, 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 Evans County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 27, 2011. 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.

More Georgia hail history

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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.