LaGrange Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for LaGrange, GA

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 22 hail storms within 25 miles of LaGrange, GA. Of those, 20 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 14 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — LaGrange Area (Last 5 Years)

Severity	Count	What it means for roofs
Destructive	2 events	Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe	4 events	Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant	14 events	Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate	2 events	Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage

LaGrange Hail Storms by Year

Year	Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026	1 event
2024	2 events
2023	14 events
2022	4 events
2021	1 event

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for LaGrange, with 14 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in LaGrange typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent LaGrange Hail Storms

August 18, 2024 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near WHITESVILLE. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for LaGrange-area properties.
February 12, 2024 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near HILYER. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for LaGrange-area properties.
June 14, 2023 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near HARRISONVILLE. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for LaGrange-area properties.
June 14, 2023 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near GRANTVILLE. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for LaGrange-area properties.
June 14, 2023 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near GRANTVILLE. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for LaGrange-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near LaGrange

Date	Location	Severity	Size	NOAA Comments
2026-06-01	Cannonville, GA	Moderate	0.75"	Dime sized hail reported by local media along Robert Taylor Road.
2024-08-18	WHITESVILLE, GA	Significant	1.00"	One inch hail reported at exit 30 on i-185.
2024-02-12	HILYER, GA	Significant	1.00"	Deputies reporting quarter size hail at Hamilton Rd and Sam Walker Dr.
2023-06-14	HARRISONVILLE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Quarter sized hail reported on Hammett Road near Hwy 54.
2023-06-14	GRANTVILLE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Report of 1 inch hail by public near hwy 29 in Grantville.
2023-06-14	GRANTVILLE, GA	Severe	1.75"	Social media picture of at least golf ball sized hail in Grantville.
2023-06-14	HOGANSVILLE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Quarter sized hail reported by emergency manager in Hogansville.
2023-06-11	LUTHERSVILLE, GA	Destructive	2.00"	Report of 2 inch hail via social media in Moreland.
2023-06-11	LUTHERSVILLE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Mping report of quarter sized hail in Luthersville.
2023-03-26	LAFAYETTE, AL	Destructive	2.50"	Tennis ball size hail reported on the southeast side of Lafayette.
2023-03-26	BIG SPG, GA	Significant	1.00"	Report of 1 inch hail at Lower Big Springs Rd and Stovall Rd SE of LaGrange.
2023-03-26	HILYER, GA	Severe	1.50"	Ping pong ball sized hail reported south of LaGrange on Salem, Whitesville, and Hamilton Rds.
2023-03-26	FRANKLIN, GA	Significant	1.00"	Report of quarter size hail on Bevis rd.
2023-03-26	FIVE PTS, AL	Severe	1.75"	Golf ball size hail reported in Five Points.
2023-03-26	LA GRANGE, GA	Severe	1.75"	Several reports of ping pong to golf ball sized hail in LaGrange.
2023-03-26	ROCKRIDGE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Report of quarter sized hail on Redland Rd.
2023-01-12	DOUBLEHEAD, AL	Significant	1.00"	Quarter size hail reported near the intersection of County Road 237 and County Road 258.
2022-07-21	LA GRANGE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Quarter-sized hail near the intersection of New Franklin Road and Private Street.
2022-06-28	GABBETVILLE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Quarter sized hail reported at W Point Rd and Long Cane Rd.
2022-06-15	GRANTVILLE, GA	Significant	1.00"	Quarter-sized hail reported near intersection of Bo Bo Banks Rd and Allen rd.

Wind Storm History — LaGrange Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 251 high-wind events within 25 miles of LaGrange, GA in the past five years. Of those, 242 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 70 mph.

Severity	Count
Severe	26 events
Significant	216 events
Moderate	9 events

Recent Wind Events Near LaGrange

Date	Location	Gust (mph)	Severity	NOAA Comments
2026-06-22	CUSSETA, AL	58	Significant	A few trees were downed in the Cusseta area.
2026-06-22	FAIRFAX, AL	58	Significant	Trees down in the Valley area, with one large oak tree falling on a truck.
2026-06-01	LAFAYETTE, AL	58	Significant	Trees were downed across parts of Chambers County.
2026-06-01	HAPPYLAND, AL	58	Significant	A tree was downed at the County Road 237 and County Road 158 intersection.
2026-03-16	LANETT, AL	58	Significant	Trees and power lines were downed in Lanett.
2026-03-16	LAFAYETTE, AL	58	Significant	A metal building was blown onto Highway 431, and trees were downed in multiple locations around Lafayette.
2026-03-16	DICKERT, AL	64	Severe	Several pine trees were snapped on CR 26 northwest of Roanoke.
2026-03-16	FIVE PTS, AL	58	Significant	Trees were downed in a few locations around Five Points.
2026-03-16	HANDY, GA	60	Significant	Em reports 2 trees down at bud davis rd and martin girl rd near hewlette south rd.
2026-03-16	HANDY, GA	60	Significant	Em reports several trees down in the area near ga34 and bruce jackson rd.
2026-03-16	BASS CROSSROADS, GA	60	Significant	Em reports tree down at lone oak rd near bass cross rd.
2026-03-16	GRANTVILLE, GA	60	Significant	Em reports 2 trees down near coweta heard rd near norwood dr and corinth rd near smokey rd.
2026-03-16	HARRISONVILLE, GA	60	Significant	Em reports tree down on ware rd and hammett rd resulting in traffic accident. Unknown if injuries.
2026-03-16	NEWNAN, GA	60	Significant	Em reports two trees down in the neighborhoods near browns mill battlefield along smokey rd and potts rd at hickory hills dr.
2026-03-12	CUSSETA, AL	58	Significant	Trees were downed at Highway 388 and Lee Road 2085.
2026-03-12	SNELSONS CROSSROADS, GA	49	Significant	Em reports tree down on cedar rock rd, near temple dukes rd.
2026-03-12	BUENA VISTA, GA	55	Significant	Tree downed across roadway on 4000 block of mooty bridge rd.
2026-03-12	TRIMBLE, GA	55	Significant	Tree downed across roadway on 900 block of norwood rd.
2026-03-12	KNOTT, GA	55	Significant	Tree downed on two vehicles near mile marker 49 along interstate 185. no injuries.
2026-01-10	ANDERSONS CORNER, GA	49	Significant	A tree down at n butts mill rd and hamilton rd.

Frequently Asked Questions About LaGrange Hail

When was the last major hail storm in LaGrange, GA?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of LaGrange was on August 18, 2024. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in LaGrange?

LaGrange averages roughly 4 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 20 of the 22 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in LaGrange?

The largest documented hail near LaGrange in the last five years was egg-sized. Most LaGrange-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in GA?

Most homeowners insurance policies in GA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific LaGrange address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near LaGrange. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in LaGrange

If your property in or near LaGrange took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why LaGrange's Location Matters for Hail

LaGrange sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.