Hail history for Hart County, GA

Hart County has 42 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 6, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 42 since 1982

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 6, 2003

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 Hart County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 42 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 11, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 19, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 1, 2019	0.75″	Penny
April 5, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
June 30, 2016	0.75″	Penny
August 4, 2011	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 11, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Public reported nickel size hail.

April 5, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Spotters and the public reported quarter to golf ball size hail from west of Hartwell, to the city, to the Reed Creek area.

March 15, 2008 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail reportedly broke a car windshield.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	9	22	6	3

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 Hart County

Has it ever hailed in Hart County?

Yes — 42 hail events have been recorded for Hart County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hart County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hart County, GA is July 11, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Hart County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 6, 2003. 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

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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.