Hail history for Braselton, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Braselton since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Braselton
- Last hail
- Apr 10, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Feb 21, 2005
17 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #112 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Braselton
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Braselton
The latest hail report in and around Braselton is from April 10, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Braselton logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #112 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Braselton accounts for 22% of the 79 reports filed in Jackson County.
12% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Georgia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on February 21, 2005 near Acworth.
The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Braselton 0.3
- Jackson County 1.6
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Braselton 4
- Jackson County 23
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Braselton 12%
- Jackson County 6%
- Median Georgia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | Acworth | Cobb | $5.0 million | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Braselton | Jackson | $2K | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Braselton | Jackson | $2K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Braselton | Jackson | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 WNW Braselton | Jackson | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 59%
- 1–2 in 5 29%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 WNW Braselton | Jackson | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Braselton | Jackson | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Chestnut Mountain | Hall | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WNW Hoschton | Jackson | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Chestnut Mountain | Hall | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Braselton | Jackson | — | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SE Chesnut Mtn | Hall | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | Acworth | Cobb | $5.0 million | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairburn | Fulton | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Braselton | Jackson | $2K | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Braselton | Jackson | $2K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 0.90 innickel | Chesnut Mtn | Hall | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Braselton
- Mulberry 8 km · 14
- Auburn 10 km · 15
- Oakwood 14 km · 10
- Winder 15 km · 25
- Buford 16 km · 27
- Gainesville 20 km · 57
- Jefferson 20 km · 23
- Lawrenceville 24 km · 25
Questions about hail in Braselton
How often does it hail in Braselton, Georgia?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Braselton since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #112 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Braselton?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Braselton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on February 21, 2005 near Acworth. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Braselton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 10, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Braselton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 10, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.