Hail history for Gordon County, GA

Gordon County has 108 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 57 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 4, 2011.

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 108 since 1962

1″ or larger 57 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 4, 2011

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 Gordon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 108 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 9, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 14, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Mping report of 1 inch hail southeast of Calhoun.

April 4, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of baseball-sized hail between Resaca and Nickelsville. As the storm first intensified to the west near Resaca, it initially produced penny-sized hail.

May 20, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball-sized hail in Oostanaula, half-dollar-sized hail southwest of Calhoun, and quarter-sized hail near the Bartow county line about six miles south of Calhoun. Hail covered the ground up to two inches deep south of Calhoun. The public estimated wind gusts at 60 mph near the Bartow county line, but other than a few tree limbs, no other damage was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	3	29	43	19	12

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 Gordon County

Has it ever hailed in Gordon County?

Yes — 108 hail events have been recorded for Gordon County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 57 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gordon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gordon County, GA is June 14, 2025, 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 Gordon County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 4, 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

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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.