Hail history for Grady County, GA

Grady County has 23 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 3, 1980.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 23 since 1980

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 3, 1980

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 Grady County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 23 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 9, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
November 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
November 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 29, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Nickel to quarter size hail fell and lasted several minutes.

April 3, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Grady County Fire Department reported golf ball sized hail south of Whigham.

January 28, 1995 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch hail fell at Burnetts Creek.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	4	4	4	8

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 Grady County

Has it ever hailed in Grady County?

Yes — 23 hail events have been recorded for Grady County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Grady County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Grady County, GA is November 9, 2025, 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 Grady County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 3, 1980. 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.