Hail history for Hall County, GA

Hall County has 141 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 78 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 24, 2001.

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 141 since 1968

1″ or larger 78 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 24, 2001

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 Hall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 141 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 14, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
May 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 2, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Estimated half dollar hail along thompson bridge road.

May 24, 2001 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous reports were received from the public of half-dollar, golf ball, and baseball size hail. In addition, there were several reports of wall clouds and rotating wall clouds from Lake Lanier to Gainesville. While damage to roofs and vehicles likely occurred, damage estimates were not provided.

May 7, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several public reports indicated hail ranging from baseball size near the Gwinnett county line at Shoal Creek down to dime size in Gainesville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	8	10	45	56	14	7

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 Hall County

Has it ever hailed in Hall County?

Yes — 141 hail events have been recorded for Hall County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 78 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hall County, GA is May 2, 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 Hall County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 24, 2001. 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.