Hail history for Dalton, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dalton since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dalton
- Last hail
- Apr 10, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 7, 1998
37 reports on 34 days since 1984 · #24 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Dalton
- 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 Dalton
The latest hail report in and around Dalton is from April 10, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 17, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dalton logged 13 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #24 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dalton accounts for 53% of the 70 reports filed in Whitfield 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 7, 1998 near Rocky Face.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1998, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dalton 0.7
- Whitfield County 1.5
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dalton 12
- Whitfield County 28
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dalton 5%
- Whitfield County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Rocky Face | Whitfield | $25K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Whitfield | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Whitfield | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Whitfield | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.68 NE Five Springs | Whitfield | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 24 65%
- 1–2 in 11 30%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Mount Vernon | Whitfield | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.68 NE Five Springs | Whitfield | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.84 ENE Five Springs | Whitfield | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.6 N Keiths Mill | Whitfield | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.78 NW Rocky Face | Whitfield | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.79 SE Gordon Spgs | Whitfield | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Jan 11, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.14 W Dalton | Whitfield | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Dalton | Whitfield | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Rocky Face | Whitfield | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Rocky Face | Whitfield | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Dalton | Whitfield | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Rocky Face | Whitfield | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dalton
- Chatsworth 17 km · 23
- Eton 20 km · 10
- Ringgold 21 km · 18
- Resaca 21 km · 12
- LaFayette 29 km · 15
- Calhoun 30 km · 42
- Fort Oglethorpe 31 km · 12
- Rossville 37 km · 10
Questions about hail in Dalton
How often does it hail in Dalton, Georgia?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dalton since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #24 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dalton?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dalton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 7, 1998 near Rocky Face. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dalton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 10, 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 Dalton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 10, 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.