Hail history for Warren County, GA

Warren County has 16 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 15, 2008.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 16 since 1990

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 15, 2008

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 Warren County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 16 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
March 28, 2010	1.25″	Half dollar
August 5, 2009	0.75″	Penny
March 15, 2008	2.75″	Baseball
October 11, 2006	0.75″	Penny
March 31, 2005	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 6, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of 1 inch hail at Carl Sanders Hwy and US 278.

February 24, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A trained spotter reported that golf ball sized hail fell just north of Jewell.

March 15, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public observed baseball-sized hail across the southern portions of Warren county. Nickel-sized hail was observed by the public in Warrenton. Radar supported that a swath of large hail fell across much of the southern portion of Warren county, south of Warrenton and Norris, including the far southeastern panhandle.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	3	9	3	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 Warren County

Has it ever hailed in Warren County?

Yes — 16 hail events have been recorded for Warren County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1990, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Warren County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Warren County, GA is June 6, 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 Warren County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 15, 2008. 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

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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.