Hail history for Laurens County, GA

Laurens County has 92 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 25, 2015.

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 92 since 1968

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 25, 2015

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 Laurens County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 92 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
February 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2015	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Amateur radio operator relayed report of dime to quarter size hail off coleman farm road.

April 25, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The broadcast media relayed photos of baseball size hail that fell on the Academy Avenue Extension in Dublin.

May 3, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Laurens County 911 Center observed golf ball-sized hail. WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter to golf ball-sized hail likely fell from just southwest of Dublin near Harlow to just northeast of East Dublin.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	2	35	31	18	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 Laurens County

Has it ever hailed in Laurens County?

Yes — 92 hail events have been recorded for Laurens County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Laurens County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Laurens County, GA is March 31, 2025, 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 Laurens County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 25, 2015. 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.