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Hail history for Hancock County, GA
10 hail reports in Hancock County since 2006 on 10 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 28, 2010.
Recent hail in Hancock County
No hail was reported in Hancock County in the last two years.
Hail days in Hancock County by year
When hail season peaks in Hancock County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hancock County
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hancock County since 2006, on 26 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Carrs Station, Sparta 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Shoulderbone 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Sandy Run 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Sandy Run, Carrs Station 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Granite Hill 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Powelton 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Granite Hill 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Granite Hill 1 wind report |
| Sep 26, 2018 | 52 mph, estimated | Sparta 1 wind report |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Granite Hill 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 Hancock 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).