Hail history for Floyd County, GA

Floyd County has 116 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 65 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 27, 1973.

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 116 since 1957

1″ or larger 65 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 27, 1973

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 Floyd County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 116 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
July 31, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
September 12, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
July 5, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 9, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reports Quarter size hail at Hillindale Dr SE and Cartersville Hwy SE.

April 10, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to baseballs were received from the northern part of Floyd county as yet a third supercell thunderstorm tracked across the region from Coosa to just south of Shannon. Hail in Rome ranged in size from less than pennies to baseballs. Golf ball-sized hail was observed near Shannon.

April 10, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Many reports of large hail, ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs were received from the public across northern Floyd county, including the northern side of Rome and Shannon, as a supercell thunderstorm tracked from west of Armuchee to Pinson. At least one report of shattered windshields was received from the public in the Armuchee area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	5	2	35	55	14	2

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 Floyd County

Has it ever hailed in Floyd County?

Yes — 116 hail events have been recorded for Floyd County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 65 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Floyd County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Floyd County, GA is May 9, 2023, 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 Floyd County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 27, 1973. 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.

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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.