Hail history for Fannin County, Georgia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Fannin County since 1985, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fannin County
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · May 26, 2011
42 reports on 34 days since 1985 · #91 of 158 Georgia counties
Hail map · Fannin County
- 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 Fannin County
The latest hail report in Fannin County is from July 20, 2023, 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 July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fannin County logged 24 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Georgia county (1.0 a year) and ranks #91 of 158 Georgia counties for all-time reports. Fannin County holds 0% of all 8,821 hail reports in Georgia.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Georgia county. The largest hail on record here is 4.25 in (grapefruit) on May 26, 2011 near 3.2 N Blue Ridge.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2006, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fannin County 1.2
- Median Georgia county 1.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fannin County 17
- Median Georgia county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fannin County 5%
- Median Georgia county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 3.2 N Blue Ridge | $1.3 million | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | Blue Ridge | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Dial | $215K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Margret | $110K | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Epworth | $98K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 38%
- 1–2 in 24 57%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.86 N Madola | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Blue Ridge | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Kyle | — | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Swan | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.99 E Oasis | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.37 ESE Chestnut Gap | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Colwell | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 SSW Margret | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Dial | $215K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 3.2 N Blue Ridge | $1.3 million | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Dial | — | 12:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 W Blue Ridge | — | 14:32 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Fannin County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge | 10 | 2.50 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCaysville | 7 | 7 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Epworth | 5 | 5 | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Mineral Bluff | 1 | 1 | May 26, 2011 |
| Morganton | 1 | 1 | Aug 13, 1999 |
Questions about hail in Fannin County
How often does it hail in Fannin County, Georgia?
42 hail reports have been logged in Fannin County since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 158 Georgia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fannin County?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fannin County?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on May 26, 2011 near 3.2 N Blue Ridge. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fannin County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fannin County 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 July 20, 2023.
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.