Hail history for Hancock County, GA

Hancock County has 19 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 28, 2010.

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 19 since 1993

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 28, 2010

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 Hancock County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 19 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 20, 2014	0.75″	Penny
July 1, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
September 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
June 21, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2010	1.75″	Golf ball
April 10, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2008	0.75″	Penny
June 15, 2008	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 20, 2014 · 0.75″ (penny)

The public reported Penny-sized hail.

March 28, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Hancock County Emergency Management Director relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail from the western part of the county, northwest of Sparta. The public observed golf ball-sized hail just north of Devereux, also in western Hancock county.

April 10, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Hancock County Emergency Management Director relayed a report from a weather spotter of golf ball-sized hail in the Shoulderbone area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	6	8	5	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 Hancock County

Has it ever hailed in Hancock County?

Yes — 19 hail events have been recorded for Hancock County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1993, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hancock County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hancock County, GA is August 20, 2014, 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 Hancock County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 28, 2010. 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.