Hail history for Glynn County, GA

Glynn County has 54 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 30, 1971.

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 54 since 1965

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 30, 1971

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 Glynn County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 54 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
January 22, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
June 5, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 25, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A CoCoRaHS observer reported quarter size | hail in Brunswick near Cate Road. Smaller | stones to dime size were also observed. The | time of damage was based on radar.

April 21, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported in Everett.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	4	1	11	20	13	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 Glynn County

Has it ever hailed in Glynn County?

Yes — 54 hail events have been recorded for Glynn County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Glynn County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Glynn County, GA is May 25, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Glynn County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 30, 1971. 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.