Hail history for Calhoun, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Calhoun since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Calhoun
- Last hail
- Jul 8, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 20, 2008
42 reports on 31 days since 1962 · #21 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Calhoun
- 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 Calhoun
The latest hail report in and around Calhoun is from July 8, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Calhoun logged 18 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #21 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Calhoun accounts for 39% of the 108 reports filed in Gordon County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2008 near Oostanaula.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Calhoun 0.9
- Gordon County 2.4
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Calhoun 11
- Gordon County 37
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Calhoun 5%
- Gordon County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Oostanaula | Gordon | $1.0 million | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | Calhoun | Gordon | $350K | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 W Blackwood | Gordon | $410K | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.09 E Calhoun David Arpt | Gordon | $410K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 WNW Calhoun | Gordon | $50K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 23 55%
- 1–2 in 17 40%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.14 W Big Spring | Gordon | — | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Calhoun David Arpt | Gordon | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Damascus | Gordon | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 E Echota | Gordon | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 NW Blackwood | Gordon | — | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 W Blackwood | Gordon | $410K | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.26 NW Blackwood | Gordon | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.09 E Calhoun David Arpt | Gordon | $410K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.83 SW Echota | Gordon | — | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.79 SW Echota | Gordon | — | 22:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Calhoun | Gordon | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Calhoun | Gordon | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Calhoun
- Resaca 9 km · 12
- Adairsville 14 km · 22
- Fairmount 22 km · 13
- Dalton 30 km · 37
- White 30 km · 14
- Chatsworth 34 km · 23
- Rome 35 km · 49
- Trion 35 km · 11
Questions about hail in Calhoun
How often does it hail in Calhoun, Georgia?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Calhoun since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Calhoun?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Calhoun?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 20, 2008 near Oostanaula. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Calhoun?
The most recent report in this data is from July 8, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Calhoun had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 8, 2024.
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.