Hail history for Ware County, GA

Ware County has 51 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 30, 1971.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 51 since 1971

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 30, 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 Ware County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 51 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 20, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2014	0.75″	Penny
April 29, 2013	0.75″	Penny
June 15, 2010	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 16, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A resident along Telmore Dixie Union Road experienced quarter size hail. A child's playhouse was blown across the yard due to strong wind gusts.

May 10, 2002 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Near Fort Mudge. Reported by Georgia Forestry Offical.

May 10, 2002 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Near Charlton County Line.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	1	6	32	6	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 Ware County

Has it ever hailed in Ware County?

Yes — 51 hail events have been recorded for Ware County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ware County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ware County, GA is August 16, 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 Ware County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 30, 1971. 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

All 159 Georgia counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.