Hail history for Roswell, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roswell since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roswell
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · Apr 18, 1978
43 reports on 35 days since 1969 · #20 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Roswell
- 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 Roswell
The latest hail report in and around Roswell is from June 26, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 26, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roswell logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #20 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Roswell accounts for 18% of the 239 reports filed in Fulton 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 3.25 in (teacup) on April 18, 1978.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roswell 1.0
- Fulton County 4.8
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roswell 14
- Fulton County 58
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roswell 2%
- Fulton County 2%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1978 | 3.25 inteacup | — | Fulton | — | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.85 WSW Crabapple | Fulton | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.62 E Roswell | Fulton | $4.0 million | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NNW Roswell | Fulton | $600K | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roswell | Fulton | — | 20:23 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 12 28%
- 1–2 in 30 70%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.7 ESE Roswell | Fulton | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.85 WSW Crabapple | Fulton | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.37 SSW Alpharetta | Fulton | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.16 ENE North Roswell | Fulton | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 NE Mountain Park | Fulton | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 NNW North Roswell | Fulton | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.82 SSE Alpharetta | Fulton | — | 13:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.28 SSW Alpharetta | Fulton | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 SSW Alpharetta | Fulton | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.62 E Roswell | Fulton | $4.0 million | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 ESE Noonday | Cobb | — | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Roswell | Fulton | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Roswell
- Alpharetta 8 km · 33
- Milton 12 km · 34
- Sandy Springs 12 km · 27
- Woodstock 17 km · 46
- Norcross 18 km · 22
- Duluth 19 km · 21
- Holly Springs 19 km · 10
- Marietta 20 km · 46
Questions about hail in Roswell
How often does it hail in Roswell, Georgia?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roswell since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roswell?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roswell?
3.25 in (teacup size) on April 18, 1978. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roswell?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roswell 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 June 26, 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.