Hail history for Paulding County, GA

Paulding County has 78 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 44 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 10, 2025.

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 78 since 1974

1″ or larger 44 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 10, 2025

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 Paulding County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 78 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 10, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
September 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
March 19, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2016	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 10, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg sized hail reported near dabbs bridge road and dripping rock trail.

April 5, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail near the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 120.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	2	26	29	15	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 Paulding County

Has it ever hailed in Paulding County?

Yes — 78 hail events have been recorded for Paulding County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 44 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Paulding County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Paulding County, GA is April 10, 2025, 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 Paulding County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 10, 2025. 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.