Hail history for Lumpkin County, Georgia
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lumpkin County since 1963, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lumpkin County
- Last hail
- Mar 3, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 7, 1998
50 reports on 42 days since 1963 · #70 of 158 Georgia counties
Hail map · Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County
The latest hail report in Lumpkin County is from March 3, 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 March 3, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lumpkin County logged 20 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Georgia county (1.0 a year) and ranks #70 of 158 Georgia counties for all-time reports. Lumpkin County holds 1% of all 8,821 hail reports in Georgia.
2% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 7, 1998 near Dahlonega.
Reports were down 95% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lumpkin County 1.0
- Median Georgia county 1.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lumpkin County 15
- Median Georgia county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lumpkin County 2%
- 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 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | Dahlonega | $5K | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Auraria | $200K | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 NE Dahlonega | $50K | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SSE Dahlonega | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Dahlonega | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 22 44%
- 1–2 in 27 54%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Dahlonega | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Fort Smith | $1K | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.25 NNE Wier | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Dahlonega | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Auraria | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 W Porter Spgs | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3.5 N Wier | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Porter Spgs | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Auraria | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 WNW Dahlonega | — | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Turners Corner | — | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Dahlonega | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lumpkin County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Dahlonega | 25 | 3.00 in |
Questions about hail in Lumpkin County
How often does it hail in Lumpkin County, Georgia?
50 hail reports have been logged in Lumpkin County since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 158 Georgia counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lumpkin County?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lumpkin County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 7, 1998 near Dahlonega. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lumpkin County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 3, 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 Lumpkin 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 March 3, 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.