Hail history for Stewart County, GA

Stewart County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 7 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 15, 1999.

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 21 since 1987

1″ or larger 7 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 15, 1999

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 Stewart County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 27, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
June 21, 2006	0.75″	Penny
May 13, 2006	0.88″	Nickel
May 10, 2006	0.75″	Penny
January 2, 2006	0.75″	Penny
December 28, 2005	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2005	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2003	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 27, 2011 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public observed quarter-sized hail across northern Stewart county between Omaha and Louvale. WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter-sized hail likely fell across much of northern Stewart county, eastward toward Brooklyn.

December 28, 2005 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The Stewart County Emergency Management Director and the public reported a swath of quarter to golf ball-sized hail from Omaha to Louvale.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	11	8	1	0

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 Stewart County

Has it ever hailed in Stewart County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Stewart County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1987, including 7 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stewart County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stewart County, GA is March 27, 2011, 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 Stewart County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 15, 1999. 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.