Hail history for Kennesaw, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kennesaw since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kennesaw
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 30, 1999
17 reports on 16 days since 1997 · #118 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Kennesaw
- 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 Kennesaw
The latest hail report in and around Kennesaw is from September 6, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kennesaw logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #118 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kennesaw accounts for 8% of the 222 reports filed in Cobb 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 June 30, 1999 near Kennesaw.
The busiest year was 1999, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kennesaw 0.2
- Cobb County 4.5
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kennesaw 4
- Cobb County 64
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kennesaw 0%
- Cobb 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kennesaw | Cobb | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kennesaw | Cobb | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.2 NNE Oak Grove | Cherokee | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Marietta Mccolum Arp | Cobb | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Kennesaw | Cobb | 18:37 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 35%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Marietta Mccolum Arp | Cobb | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.2 NNE Oak Grove | Cherokee | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Kennesaw | Cobb | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kennesaw | Cobb | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SE Acworth | Cobb | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Sparta | Hancock | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Stark | Butts | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Kennesaw | Cobb | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Kennesaw | Cobb | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Kennesaw | Cobb | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Kennesaw | Cobb | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kennesaw | Cobb | 18:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kennesaw
- Acworth 7 km · 61
- Marietta 11 km · 46
- Woodstock 13 km · 46
- Emerson 17 km · 15
- Powder Springs 19 km · 20
- Holly Springs 20 km · 10
- Smyrna 21 km · 23
- Cartersville 23 km · 38
Questions about hail in Kennesaw
How often does it hail in Kennesaw, Georgia?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kennesaw since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kennesaw?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kennesaw?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 30, 1999 near Kennesaw. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kennesaw?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 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 Kennesaw 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 September 6, 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.