Hail history for Riverdale, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Riverdale since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Riverdale
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2012
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jan 2, 2006
14 reports on 14 days since 1992 · #150 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Riverdale
- 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 Riverdale
The latest hail report in and around Riverdale is from June 13, 2012, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Riverdale logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 29% less than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #150 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Riverdale accounts for 18% of the 80 reports filed in Clayton 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 January 2, 2006 near 5 NW Macon.
The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (21% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Riverdale 0.3
- Clayton County 1.3
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Riverdale 5
- Clayton County 22
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Riverdale 0%
- Clayton 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 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW Macon | Bibb | $100K | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Riverdale | Clayton | $5K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Riverdale | Clayton | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.86 ENE Riverdale | Clayton | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverdale | Clayton | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.86 ENE Riverdale | Clayton | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverdale | Clayton | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Riverdale | Clayton | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Riverdale | Clayton | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW Macon | Bibb | $100K | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NW Kenwood | Fayette | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Riverdale | Clayton | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 N Peachtree City | Fayette | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 N Fayetteville | Fayette | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Riverdale | Clayton | $5K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Riverdale | Clayton | $500 | 08:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Peachtree City | Fayette | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Riverdale
- Jonesboro 7 km · 27
- College Park 10 km · 14
- East Point 13 km · 11
- Fayetteville 14 km · 52
- Fairburn 16 km · 13
- Lovejoy 16 km · 11
- Stockbridge 17 km · 32
- Tyrone 20 km · 19
Questions about hail in Riverdale
How often does it hail in Riverdale, Georgia?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Riverdale since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #150 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Riverdale?
Most reports come in June, July, March. June alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Riverdale?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on January 2, 2006 near 5 NW Macon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Riverdale?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2012 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Riverdale had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Riverdale since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 13, 2012.
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.