Hail history for Meriwether County, GA

Meriwether County has 48 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 18, 2013.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 48 since 1964

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 18, 2013

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 Meriwether County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 48 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 11, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 25, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 15, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
March 31, 2015	0.75″	Penny
March 18, 2013	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 11, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Report of 2 inch hail via social media in Moreland.

June 11, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Mping report of quarter sized hail in Luthersville.

March 18, 2013 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The Meriwether County 911 Center relayed numerous reports of damage from baseball sized hail in Luthersville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	11	16	9	6

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 Meriwether County

Has it ever hailed in Meriwether County?

Yes — 48 hail events have been recorded for Meriwether County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Meriwether County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Meriwether County, GA is June 11, 2023, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Meriwether County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 18, 2013. 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

All 159 Georgia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.