Hail history for Jasper County, GA

Jasper County has 42 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 15, 2008.

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 42 since 1984

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · March 15, 2008

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 Jasper County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 42 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 27, 2011	0.75″	Penny
April 4, 2011	0.75″	Penny
September 27, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2010	0.75″	Penny
February 18, 2009	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2008	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 6, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of quarter to half dollar sized hail in Hillsboro.

March 15, 2008 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The public observed tennis ball-sized hail along in far southern Jasper county in the Hillsboro area, near the Jones county line. An amateur radio operator observed quarter-sized hail in far southern Jasper county in the Hillsboro area.

March 15, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public observed golf ball-sized hail north of Monticello. Radar supports that this storm moved from roughly four miles north of Monticello to near Shady Dale.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	19	15	4	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 Jasper County

Has it ever hailed in Jasper County?

Yes — 42 hail events have been recorded for Jasper County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jasper County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jasper County, GA is April 6, 2022, 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 Jasper County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 15, 2008. 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.