Hail history for Marietta, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marietta since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marietta
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 24, 1999
46 reports on 37 days since 1973 · #16 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Marietta
- 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 Marietta
The latest hail report in and around Marietta is from June 6, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 5, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marietta logged 17 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #16 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marietta accounts for 21% of the 222 reports filed in Cobb County.
2% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 24, 1999 near Marietta.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2015, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (20% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marietta 0.8
- Cobb County 4.5
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marietta 12
- Cobb County 64
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marietta 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Marietta | Cobb | $10K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marietta | Cobb | $2.6 million | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Marietta | Cobb | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cobb | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cobb | — | 16:55 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 22 48%
- 1–2 in 23 50%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.99 NNE (Mge)dobbins Afb Mar | Cobb | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.93 NNE Sandy Plains | Cobb | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.44 ESE Sandy Plains | Cobb | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 WSW Sandy Plains | Cobb | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.34 ESE Elizabeth | Cobb | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Marietta | Cobb | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Marietta | Cobb | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.34 WNW Marietta | Cobb | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.34 ESE Elizabeth | Cobb | 13:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.13 ESE Due West | Cobb | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Marietta | Cobb | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Marietta | Cobb | 18:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marietta
- Smyrna 10 km · 23
- Kennesaw 11 km · 17
- Sandy Springs 16 km · 27
- Mableton 16 km · 24
- Powder Springs 16 km · 20
- Woodstock 17 km · 46
- Acworth 18 km · 61
- Roswell 20 km · 43
Questions about hail in Marietta
How often does it hail in Marietta, Georgia?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marietta since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marietta?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marietta?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 24, 1999 near Marietta. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marietta?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marietta 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 June 6, 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.