Hail history for Long County, GA

Long County has 51 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 25, 2005.

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 51 since 1967

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 25, 2005

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 Long County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 51 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 26, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 10, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
June 10, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 10, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 26, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A social media report was received indicating golf ball sized hail on the southeast side of Ludowici.

June 10, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The media reported golf ball size hail along Highway 301.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	1	4	27	8	9

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 Long County

Has it ever hailed in Long County?

Yes — 51 hail events have been recorded for Long County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Long County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Long County, GA is May 26, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Long County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 25, 2005. 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.