Hail history for Henry County, GA

Henry County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 64 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 18, 2013.

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 114 since 1976

1″ or larger 64 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 18, 2013

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 Henry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 10, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
February 21, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2013	1.25″	Half dollar
June 2, 2013	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 26, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Report of Ping Pong size hail near intersection of MLK Jr Blvd and Hwy 23.

March 18, 2013 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Ham radio operators, spotters, and current and former National Weather Service employees reported golfball to baseball sized hail in Henry County in the first of two significant hailstorms to move through during the 6 PM hour.

March 18, 2013 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The Henry County Emergency Manager, current and former National Weather Service Employees, and the public reported quarter to baseball sized hail in the second of two significant hailstorms across Henry County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	7	41	45	18	2

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 Henry County

Has it ever hailed in Henry County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Henry County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 64 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Henry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Henry County, GA is March 26, 2023, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Henry County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 18, 2013. 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.