Hail history for Macon County, GA

Macon County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 12 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 30, 1998.

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 21 since 1983

1″ or larger 12 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 30, 1998

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 Macon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 21, 2010	1.25″	Half dollar
February 28, 2009	0.75″	Penny
July 5, 2008	0.75″	Penny
April 8, 2006	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2005	0.75″	Penny
April 7, 2005	0.75″	Penny
October 8, 2003	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2002	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 21, 2010 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of half-dollar-sized hail from the far southeast part of Macon county in the Five Points area. At least one tree was blown down in the area as well.

April 30, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golfball size hail and a large oak tree down.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	10	9	1	0

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 Macon County

Has it ever hailed in Macon County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Macon County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1983, including 12 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Macon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Macon County, GA is May 21, 2010, 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 Macon County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 30, 1998. 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.