Hail history for Upson County, GA

Upson County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 7, 1974.

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 60 since 1974

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 7, 1974

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 Upson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 60 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 24, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
July 6, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
March 20, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
September 22, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2016	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2011	0.75″	Penny
April 15, 2011	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 24, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported hail the size of golf balls on Sandy Brook Circle.

June 16, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Several public reports indicated hail from dime to golf ball size fell across the north half of Upson county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	4	12	27	15	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 Upson County

Has it ever hailed in Upson County?

Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Upson County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Upson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Upson County, GA is May 24, 2020, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Upson County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 7, 1974. 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.