Hail history for Cleveland, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleveland since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cleveland
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 21, 2017
23 reports on 22 days since 1984 · #73 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Cleveland
- 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 Cleveland
The latest hail report in and around Cleveland is from July 28, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cleveland logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #73 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cleveland accounts for 37% of the 63 reports filed in White County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 21, 2017 near 0.57 W Cleveland.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cleveland 0.5
- White County 1.6
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cleveland 10
- White County 24
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cleveland 0%
- White County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Cleveland | White | $432K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.29 SSE Cleveland | White | $250K | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cleveland | White | — | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Benefit | White | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Cleveland | White | — | 10:59 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 52%
- 1–2 in 11 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Benefit | White | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Cleveland | White | — | 10:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Cleveland | White | $432K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Cleveland | White | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Cleveland | White | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NW Cleveland | White | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.29 SSE Cleveland | White | $250K | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Cleveland | White | — | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Cleveland | White | $5K | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Cleveland | White | — | 03:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Monticello | Jasper | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Thomaston | Upson | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cleveland
- Clermont 13 km · 17
- Helen 13 km · 12
- Dahlonega 21 km · 25
- Clarkesville 21 km · 20
- Cornelia 23 km · 12
- Lula 24 km · 17
- Gainesville 35 km · 57
- Blairsville 36 km · 10
Questions about hail in Cleveland
How often does it hail in Cleveland, Georgia?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleveland since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #73 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cleveland?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cleveland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 21, 2017 near 0.57 W Cleveland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cleveland?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cleveland had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 28, 2023.
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.