Hail history for Peach County, GA

Peach County has 49 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 29 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 25, 2015.

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 49 since 1977

1″ or larger 29 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · 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 Peach County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 49 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
June 2, 2013	0.75″	Penny
July 26, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 8, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report of estimated quarter-sized hail on Peachtree St in Byron.

April 25, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The broadcast media relayed a photo of golf ball size hail in Byron.

February 18, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A storm spotter observed reported golf ball-sized hail in the eastern part of the county. Location and time were estimated since report and radar data did not match. The public observed nickel-sized hail in western Peach county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	6	13	19	5	5

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 Peach County

Has it ever hailed in Peach County?

Yes — 49 hail events have been recorded for Peach County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1977, including 29 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Peach County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Peach County, GA is August 8, 2023, 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 Peach County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 25, 2015. 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.