Hail history for Screven County, GA

Screven County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.25″ (tennis ball) on May 12, 1971.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 53 since 1970

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.25″ tennis ball · May 12, 1971

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 Screven County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 19, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 3, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 1, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
June 4, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 3, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 19, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported at a Tractor Supply store. The hail lasted for 10 minutes.

March 16, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public reported hail as large as golf balls that completely covered a backyard deck.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A trained weather spotter reported golf ball size hail 7 miles east-southeast of Sylvania, Georgia.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	1	13	18	11	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 Screven County

Has it ever hailed in Screven County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Screven County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Screven County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Screven County, GA is May 19, 2024, 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 Screven County?

2.25″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 12, 1971. 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.

More Georgia hail history

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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.