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Hail history for Gilmer County, GA
Gilmer County has 58 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 26, 2011.
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 Gilmer County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Gilmer County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Gilmer County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
The Public reported hail the size of golf balls near the intersection of Highway 52 and Rackley Road.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Numerous reports of large damaging hail from west of Tails Creek to northeast of Cherry Log were received from the Gilmer County Emergency Management Director, the public, and the Gilmer County 911 center. Quarter-sized hail was reported across the western part of the county from Tails Creek to northwest of Ellijay, as well as in Ellijay proper.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Numerous reports of large hail were received from the Gilmer County Emergency Management Director and the public across Gilmer county as a thunderstorm with a large and long lasting swath of golf ball to baseball and orange-sized hail tracked from the northwest corner to the southeast corner of the county. Extensive damage to homes and vehicles was observed across much of the county.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 30 | 12 | 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 Gilmer County
Has it ever hailed in Gilmer County?
Yes — 58 hail events have been recorded for Gilmer County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Gilmer County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Gilmer County, GA is July 25, 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 Gilmer County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 26, 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
- 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.