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Hail history for Pickens County, GA
29 hail reports in Pickens County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 27, 2011.
Cities in Pickens County
Recent hail in Pickens County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Rober, Scarecorn, Talking Rock 4 hail reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Carns Mill 1 hail report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Marblehill 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Pickens County by year
When hail season peaks in Pickens County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pickens County
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pickens County since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 34 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Talking Rock, Jasper, Talmadge 11 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 34 mph, a measured | Jasper 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Cagle, Tate, Nelson 9 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 45 mph, a estimat | Ruden 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 49 mph, a estimat | Nelson 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 87 mph, a estimat | Carns Mill, Ludville 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 49 mph, a estimat | Carns Mill 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Marblehill 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Holcomb, Marblehill, Blaine 6 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 45 mph, a estimat | Hinton 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Pickens County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).