Hail history for Tallapoosa, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tallapoosa since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tallapoosa
- Last hail
- Mar 19, 2018
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 19, 2018
20 reports on 18 days since 1990 · #98 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Tallapoosa
- 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 Tallapoosa
The latest hail report in and around Tallapoosa is from March 19, 2018, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tallapoosa logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 57% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #98 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tallapoosa accounts for 32% of the 63 reports filed in Haralson 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 March 19, 2018 near 3.67 S Hooper.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 1999, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tallapoosa 0.6
- Haralson County 1.5
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tallapoosa 10
- Haralson County 26
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tallapoosa 0%
- Haralson County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.67 S Hooper | Haralson | $150K | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.46 SW Budapest | Haralson | $244K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Old Tallapoosa | Haralson | $247K | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Tallapoosa | Haralson | $172K | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tallapoosa | Haralson | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.67 S Hooper | Haralson | $150K | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.47 SW Budapest | Haralson | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.46 SW Budapest | Haralson | $244K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Old Tallapoosa | Haralson | $247K | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WSW Poplar Springs | Haralson | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW Tallapoosa | Haralson | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5 S Tallapoosa | Haralson | — | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Tallapoosa | Haralson | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Tallapoosa | Haralson | $172K | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Tallapoosa | Haralson | — | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Tallapoosa | Haralson | — | 12:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Tallapoosa | Haralson | — | 06:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tallapoosa
- Bremen 13 km · 15
- Bowdon 22 km · 11
- Temple 24 km · 14
- Carrollton 26 km · 36
- Cedartown 32 km · 44
- Villa Rica 34 km · 26
- Rockmart 38 km · 20
- Cave Spring 42 km · 11
Questions about hail in Tallapoosa
How often does it hail in Tallapoosa, Georgia?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tallapoosa since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tallapoosa?
Most reports come in April, July, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tallapoosa?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 19, 2018 near 3.67 S Hooper. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tallapoosa?
The most recent report in this data is from March 19, 2018 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tallapoosa had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tallapoosa since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 19, 2018.
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.