Hail history for Fayetteville, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayetteville since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fayetteville
- Last hail
- Jul 7, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 25, 1988
52 reports on 49 days since 1981 · #12 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Fayetteville
- 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 Fayetteville
The latest hail report in and around Fayetteville is from July 7, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fayetteville logged 12 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 71% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #12 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fayetteville accounts for 55% of the 94 reports filed in Fayette County.
8% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 25, 1988, which ties or sets the Georgia record.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 1998, with 9 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fayetteville 0.6
- Fayette County 1.4
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fayetteville 12
- Fayette County 24
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fayetteville 8%
- Fayette County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 1988 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Fayette | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | Peachtree City | Fayette | $500K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | Fayetteville | Fayette | $4.3 million | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1986 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Fayette | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Peachtree City | Fayette | $1.5 million | 16:45 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 25 48%
- 1–2 in 23 44%
- 2 in + 4 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.96 WSW Fayetteville | Fayette | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | Fayetteville | Fayette | $4.3 million | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.18 ESE Fayetteville | Fayette | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Peachtree City | Fayette | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SW Fayetteville | Fayette | — | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Fayetteville | Fayette | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 WNW Fayetteville | Fayette | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Peachtree City | Fayette | $1.5 million | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Fayetteville | Fayette | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Peachtree City | Fayette | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Peachtree City | Fayette | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 SW Newnan | Coweta | — | 21:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fayetteville
Questions about hail in Fayetteville
How often does it hail in Fayetteville, Georgia?
52 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayetteville since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fayetteville?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fayetteville?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 25, 1988. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fayetteville?
The most recent report in this data is from July 7, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fayetteville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayetteville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 7, 2017.
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.