Hail history for Hartwell, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hartwell since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hartwell
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 5, 2017
17 reports on 17 days since 1982 · #117 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Hartwell
- 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 Hartwell
The latest hail report in and around Hartwell is from July 11, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on July 11, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hartwell logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #117 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hartwell accounts for 40% of the 42 reports filed in Hart County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 5, 2017 near 3.58 SE Air Line.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (24% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hartwell 0.5
- Hart County 1.0
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hartwell 9
- Hart County 18
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hartwell 0%
- Hart County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.58 SE Air Line | Hart | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hartwell | Hart | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hart | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Hartwell | Hart | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1982 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Hart | 20:10 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 53%
- 1–2 in 8 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.26 W Hartwell | Hart | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Hartwell | Hart | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.58 SE Air Line | Hart | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Hartwell | Hart | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Hartwell | Hart | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Hartwell | Hart | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Hartwell | Hart | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SSE Hartwell | Hart | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Hartwell | Hart | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Hartwell | Hart | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Hartwell | Hart | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Hartwell | Hart | 13:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hartwell
- Bowman 19 km · 11
- Elberton 28 km · 24
- Carnesville 28 km · 12
- Danielsville 36 km · 14
- Toccoa 45 km · 38
- Homer 52 km · 23
- Commerce 53 km · 14
- Lexington 56 km · 17
Questions about hail in Hartwell
How often does it hail in Hartwell, Georgia?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hartwell since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #117 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hartwell?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hartwell?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 5, 2017 near 3.58 SE Air Line. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hartwell?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hartwell 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 11, 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.