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Hail history for Harris County, GA
Harris County has 66 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 29 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 15, 2011.
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.
When it hails in Harris County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Harris County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Harris County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
One inch hail reported at exit 30 on i-185.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
The public and amateur radio operators observed quarter, golf ball, and baseball-sized hail across the county from Mountain Hill to northeast of Pine Mountain Valley. The largest hail, golf ball to baseball-sized was observed near and just east of Hamilton, decreasing to east of Pine-Mountain Valley.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Numerous reports of hail were received from the eastern portions of Harris county. Penny-sized hail was reported in the Pine Mountain area by the county 911 center and a former National Weather Service employee. Golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail was reported from Waverly Hall to south of Waverly Hall near the Muscogee county line. Damage was reported to roofs and trees were stripped of leaves in the area.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 10 | 4 |
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 Harris County
Has it ever hailed in Harris County?
Yes — 66 hail events have been recorded for Harris County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 29 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Harris County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Harris County, GA is August 18, 2024, 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 Harris County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 15, 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
- Fulton County 239
- Cobb County 222
- Gwinnett County 190
- Chatham County 183
- Cherokee County 170
- Coweta County 161
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.