Hail history for Rabun County, GA

Rabun County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 27, 2011.

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 61 since 1984

1″ or larger 34 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 27, 2011

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 Rabun County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2025	0.75″	Penny
January 12, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 27, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Public reported 3/4 inch hail.

April 27, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Blue Ridge Gap Rd.

August 4, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball hail reported on the northeast side of Lake Burton. Also, a tree was blown down on highway 76 near Persimmon.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	9	29	15	7

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 Rabun County

Has it ever hailed in Rabun County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for Rabun County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Rabun County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Rabun County, GA is June 27, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Rabun County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 27, 2011. 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.