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Hail history for Fayette County, GA
Fayette County has 94 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 25, 1988.
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.
When it hails in Fayette County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Fayette County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Fayette County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
Public reported 1.5i inch diameter hail in the River Crest neighborhood in Tyrone.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Numerous reports of very large hail were received from the Fayette County Emergency Management Director, the public, and off-duty National Weather Service employees across the northern part of the county from Tyronne, across the Sandy Creek and Lees Mill area, east-southeast toward Fayetteville, and to just east-southeast of Fayetteville. Most of the hail ranged in size from 2.75 to 3.0 inches throughout this area.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Large hail from a severe thunderstorm was reported in several areas of Fayette county. The largest hail was across the southern part of the county. An off-duty NWS meteorologist reported 2 inch hail covering the ground near Peachtree city. Numerous other reports from Peachtree City indicated silver dollar size, tennis ball size and as large as 3 inch hail. There were many cars and house roofs damaged.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 38 | 9 | 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 Fayette County
Has it ever hailed in Fayette County?
Yes — 94 hail events have been recorded for Fayette County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Fayette County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Fayette County, GA is May 21, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Fayette County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 25, 1988. 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
- Fulton County 239
- Cobb County 222
- Gwinnett County 190
- Chatham County 183
- Cherokee County 170
- Coweta County 161
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.