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Hail history for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County has 33 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 18 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on December 28, 2005.
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.
When it hails in Sumter County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Sumter County's peak: March.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Sumter County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported hail up to the size of quarters fell along Highway 30 between Buchanan Road and Youngs Mill Road.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Several reports of large damaging hail, ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs, were received from the public and the Sumter County 911 Center from across the county. While the hail initially began as quarter-sized hail is it entered the northwestern part of the county north of Plains, it grew to golf ball and baseball size as it moved across Americus.
· 4.25″ (grapefruit)
The Sumter County 911 Center reported a large swath of hail across the north part of the county. Hail ranging in size from golf balls to softballs fell approximately five miles north of Americus along U.S. Highway 19. Quarter-sized hail was also reported in the extreme south part of the county from a separate thunderstorm cell.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
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 Sumter County
Has it ever hailed in Sumter County?
Yes — 33 hail events have been recorded for Sumter County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 18 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Sumter County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Sumter County, GA is March 17, 2021, 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 Sumter County?
4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on December 28, 2005. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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
- Fulton County 239
- Cobb County 222
- Gwinnett County 190
- Chatham County 183
- Cherokee County 170
- Coweta County 161
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.