Hail history for Atlanta, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atlanta since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Atlanta
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 6, 1999
76 reports on 60 days since 1955 · #4 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Atlanta
- 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 Atlanta
The latest hail report in and around Atlanta is from June 26, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Atlanta logged 36 reports on 24 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 5.1 times the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #4 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Atlanta accounts for 32% of the 239 reports filed in Fulton County.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 6, 1999 near Atlanta.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2023, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Atlanta 1.8
- Fulton County 4.8
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Atlanta 24
- Fulton County 58
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Atlanta 3%
- Fulton 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 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1999 | 2.50 intennis ball | Atlanta | Fulton | $50K | 07:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1997 | 2.50 intennis ball | Atlanta | Fulton | $10K | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Atlanta | Fulton | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.7 NE Ft Mc Pherson | Fulton | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNE Ft Mc Pherson | Fulton | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 35 47%
- 1–2 in 38 51%
- 2 in + 2 3%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Bolton | Fulton | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Atlanta | Fulton | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Atlanta | Fulton | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.7 SE Atlanta | Fulton | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.7 NE Ft Mc Pherson | Fulton | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNE Ft Mc Pherson | Fulton | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.21 NE Ft Mc Pherson | Fulton | — | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Deerwood Park | De Kalb | $4.0 million | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 W Gresham Park | De Kalb | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 ESE Atlanta | Fulton | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 SW Bolton | Fulton | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E East Pt | Fulton | $4.0 million | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Atlanta
- East Point 11 km · 11
- Decatur 12 km · 12
- Smyrna 14 km · 23
- College Park 14 km · 14
- Brookhaven 14 km · 13
- Mableton 15 km · 24
- Sandy Springs 19 km · 27
- Lithia Springs 21 km · 25
Questions about hail in Atlanta
How often does it hail in Atlanta, Georgia?
76 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atlanta since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Atlanta?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Atlanta?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 6, 1999 near Atlanta. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Atlanta?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Atlanta had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 26, 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.