Hail history for Atlanta, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atlanta since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Atlanta
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 27, 1990
19 reports on 15 days since 1983 · #27 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Atlanta
- 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 Atlanta
The latest hail report in and around Atlanta is from April 29, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on April 29, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Atlanta logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #27 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Atlanta accounts for 41% of the 46 reports filed in Montmorency County.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Michigan town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 27, 1990.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Atlanta 0.5
- Montmorency County 0.9
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Atlanta 7
- Montmorency County 14
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Atlanta 5%
- Montmorency County 4%
- Median Michigan 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Montmorency | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Atlanta | Montmorency | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rogers City | Presque Isle | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Atlanta | Montmorency | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 SW Atlanta | Montmorency | 17:29 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 53%
- 1–2 in 8 42%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Atlanta | Montmorency | 10:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Atlanta | Montmorency | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 SW Atlanta | Montmorency | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Atlanta | Montmorency | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.98 E Atlanta Muni Arpt | Montmorency | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.01 NW Atlanta | Montmorency | 12:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Atlanta | Montmorency | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 W Atlanta | Montmorency | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Atlanta | Montmorency | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rogers City | Presque Isle | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Atlanta | Montmorency | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Atlanta | Montmorency | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Atlanta
Questions about hail in Atlanta
How often does it hail in Atlanta, Michigan?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atlanta since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Atlanta?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Atlanta?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 27, 1990. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Atlanta?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Atlanta had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 29, 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.