Hail history for Lamar County, GA

Lamar County has 27 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 6, 1955.

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 27 since 1955

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 6, 1955

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 Lamar County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 27 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 5, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
July 3, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
April 15, 2011	0.75″	Penny
March 28, 2010	0.88″	Nickel
July 23, 2009	0.75″	Penny
April 5, 2009	0.88″	Nickel
July 5, 2008	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 5, 2022 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail reported at the marathon gas station near the intersection of Midway Rd and Hwy 36 West.

January 21, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Lamar County 911 Center reported hail between 1.00 and 1.75 inches across Barnesville.

March 31, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A deputy with the Lamar County Sheriff's Office reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail in Barnesville on Carafax Road. The public and the Herald Gazette of Barnesville reported nickel to quarter-sized hail at the Lamar County High School.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	1	4	16	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 Lamar County

Has it ever hailed in Lamar County?

Yes — 27 hail events have been recorded for Lamar County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lamar County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lamar County, GA is April 5, 2022, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Lamar County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 6, 1955. 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.