Hail history for Glascock County, GA

Glascock County has 13 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 6 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 20, 2008.

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 13 since 1995

1″ or larger 6 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 20, 2008

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 Glascock County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 13 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 28, 2010	1.25″	Half dollar
May 20, 2008	1.75″	Golf ball
December 4, 2005	1.75″	Golf ball
February 21, 2005	0.75″	Penny
August 18, 1998	0.75″	Penny
April 22, 1998	0.75″	Penny
April 8, 1998	0.75″	Penny
June 13, 1996	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 28, 2010 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

The Glascock County 911 Center relayed a report of half-dollar-sized hail from the far northern part of the county near the Warren county line.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Glascock County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail fell in the Edge Hill area. Radar supported that hail of similar size likely fell across the western part of the county from west of Mitchell near the Washington county line to just southeast of Edge Hill near the Jefferson county line.

December 4, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Glascock County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail at the intersection of Georgia Highway 171 and Johnson's Mill Road, west of Harts and near the Warren county border.

Events by decade

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

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 Glascock County

Has it ever hailed in Glascock County?

Yes — 13 hail events have been recorded for Glascock County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1995, including 6 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Glascock County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Glascock County, GA is March 28, 2010, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Glascock County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 20, 2008. 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.

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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.