Hail history for Rome, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rome since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rome
- Last hail
- Sep 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 27, 1973
49 reports on 45 days since 1957 · #14 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Rome
- 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 Rome
The latest hail report in and around Rome is from September 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rome logged 13 reports on 13 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 #14 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rome accounts for 42% of the 118 reports filed in Floyd County.
6% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 27, 1973.
Reports were down 82% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rome 0.7
- Floyd County 2.1
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rome 13
- Floyd County 38
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rome 6%
- Floyd County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1973 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Floyd | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Rome | Floyd | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1978 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Floyd | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NE Rome | Floyd | $300K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rome | Floyd | $70K | 14:30 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 20 41%
- 1–2 in 26 53%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Rome | Floyd | — | 20:35 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Rome | Floyd | — | 19:35 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 ESE Lavender | Floyd | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 1.5 NNE Forrestville | Floyd | — | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Berry | Floyd | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Rome | Floyd | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Rome | Floyd | — | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| Nov 30, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SE Riverside | Floyd | — | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NE Rome | Floyd | $300K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Rome | Floyd | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Armuchee | Floyd | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Rome | Floyd | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rome
- Lindale 9 km · 10
- Cave Spring 23 km · 11
- Adairsville 27 km · 22
- Euharlee 27 km · 11
- Cedartown 28 km · 44
- Summerville 28 km · 25
- Rockmart 32 km · 20
- Trion 33 km · 11
Questions about hail in Rome
How often does it hail in Rome, Georgia?
49 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rome since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rome?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rome?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 27, 1973. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rome?
The most recent report in this data is from September 19, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rome 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 September 19, 2026.
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.