Hail history for Villa Rica, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Villa Rica since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Villa Rica
- Last hail
- Apr 5, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 15, 2008
26 reports on 22 days since 1980 · #51 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Villa Rica
- 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 Villa Rica
The latest hail report in and around Villa Rica is from April 5, 2017, 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, Villa Rica logged 16 reports on 13 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 #51 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Villa Rica accounts for 24% of the 109 reports filed in Carroll County.
4% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on March 15, 2008 near 4 W Winston.
Reports were down 93% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Villa Rica 0.8
- Carroll County 2.0
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Villa Rica 13
- Carroll County 33
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Villa Rica 4%
- Carroll County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 W Winston | Douglas | $5.0 million | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.3 W Winston | Douglas | $3.2 million | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Villa Rica | Carroll | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 W Douglasville | Douglas | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Carroll | — | 16:00 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 10 38%
- 1–2 in 15 58%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.74 WNW Winston | Douglas | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Winston | Douglas | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 W Winston | Douglas | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3.5 W Winston | Douglas | — | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.3 W Winston | Douglas | $3.2 million | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Villa Rica | Carroll | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 W Bill Arp | Douglas | — | 20:34 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Villa Rica | Carroll | — | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Winston | Douglas | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NW Villa Rica | Carroll | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.5 S Bud | Paulding | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 W Winston | Douglas | $5.0 million | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Villa Rica
- Temple 10 km · 14
- Douglasville 20 km · 46
- Carrollton 22 km · 36
- Dallas 22 km · 33
- Bremen 22 km · 15
- Chattahoochee Hills 23 km · 13
- Lithia Springs 26 km · 25
- Powder Springs 27 km · 20
Questions about hail in Villa Rica
How often does it hail in Villa Rica, Georgia?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Villa Rica since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Villa Rica?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Villa Rica?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 15, 2008 near 4 W Winston. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Villa Rica?
The most recent report in this data is from April 5, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Villa Rica had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Villa Rica since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 5, 2017.
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.