Hail history for Haralson County, GA

Haralson County has 63 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 19, 2018.

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 63 since 1969

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 19, 2018

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 Haralson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 63 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
March 19, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
April 5, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 11, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail reported in Waco area.

March 19, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golf ball size hail at the State of Georgia Welcome Center on I-20 near the Alabama state line.

April 5, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Haralson County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of I-20 and Highway 16.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	2	16	33	10	1

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 Haralson County

Has it ever hailed in Haralson County?

Yes — 63 hail events have been recorded for Haralson County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Haralson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Haralson County, GA is June 25, 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 Haralson County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 19, 2018. 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

All 159 Georgia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.