Hail history for Terrell County, GA

Terrell County has 18 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 12, 2007.

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 18 since 1987

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 12, 2007

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 Terrell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 18 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
May 31, 2015	0.75″	Penny
August 2, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
August 17, 2007	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported east of Shellman.

January 21, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public estimated golf ball sized hail covering the yard in Dawson. This report was obtained via the facebook page of broadcast media.

June 12, 2007 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail was observed in Bronwood.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	3	6	4	3

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 Terrell County

Has it ever hailed in Terrell County?

Yes — 18 hail events have been recorded for Terrell County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1987, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Terrell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Terrell County, GA is April 26, 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 Terrell County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 12, 2007. 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.