Hail history in Atlanta, GA
On average, NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Atlanta on 2.0 days a year from 2016 to 2025, 1.9 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Atlanta on 57 days since 2010. The largest hail reported was 1.75 in, in 2023. 42 of those days had hail of 1 inch or larger. June has the most hail days, 15 since 2010. The most recent was June 27, 2025. NOAA also recorded high wind on 177 days, with gusts up to 85 mph.
Ranks #54 of 200 US cities for days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2016 to 2025.
- Hail days since 2010
- 57
- Largest hail
- 1.75 in
- Highest gust
- 85 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
57 hail days within 15 miles since 2010, largest 1.75 in
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Hail days by year
Bar chart of hail days per year, 2010 to 2026. 57 hail days in total; the most was 13 in 2011.
Hail days by month
Hail days by month since 2010: Jan 2, Feb 0, Mar 5, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 15, Jul 11, Aug 2, Sep 2, Oct 1, Nov 0, Dec 1.
Most recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1.0 in | 9.2 mi |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.25 in | 4.6 mi |
| Dec 10, 2023 | 1.0 in | 14.8 mi |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.0 in | 10.5 mi |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1.0 in | 11.2 mi |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.75 in | 1.3 mi |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.5 in | 11.8 mi |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1.0 in | 14.8 mi |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.75 in | 6.1 mi |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 1.0 in | 9.9 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Atlanta, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
177 high-wind days within 15 miles since 2010, strongest gust 85 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Most recent high-wind days
| Date | Highest gust | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Not recorded | 10.2 mi |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Not recorded | 4.7 mi |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Not recorded | 3.6 mi |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Not recorded | 11.6 mi |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Not recorded | 2.5 mi |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Not recorded | 9.7 mi |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Not recorded | 5.9 mi |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Not recorded | 7.3 mi |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Not recorded | 10.3 mi |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Not recorded | 11.4 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Atlanta, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- Wind speed is the highest reported gust; some reports have no speed.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
Gusts, tornadoes and hurricanes in Atlanta
Estimated peak gusts
No day since October 1, 2021 had an estimated peak gust of 58 mph or more at Atlanta.
Estimates: the highest gust of each storm day in NOAA’s hourly 2.5 km wind analysis (URMA), which fills in between weather stations. Analyses like this smooth out short thunderstorm gusts, so they are best for widespread wind (hurricanes, winter storms, high wind days); for thunderstorm wind, NOAA’s wind reports are the better record. Not a measurement at any building.
Tornadoes within 10 miles
NOAA recorded 30 tornadoes whose path came within 10 miles of Atlanta since 1950; the strongest was rated EF3.
| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF1 | 1.46 miles | 9.3 miles |
| May 3, 2021 | EF1 | 5.73 miles | 6.6 miles |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF0 | 2.75 miles | 9 miles |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | 1.14 miles | 2.8 miles |
| May 4, 2017 | EF0 | 1.1 miles | 9.9 miles |
| May 4, 2017 | EF0 | 0.11 miles | 7.3 miles |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF1 | 1.9 miles | 5.2 miles |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF1 | 0.46 miles | 6.6 miles |
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| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2014 | EF0 | 1.07 miles | 5.6 miles |
| Oct 13, 2014 | EF0 | 2.63 miles | 3.8 miles |
| Oct 13, 2014 | EF0 | 2.99 miles | 6.7 miles |
| Mar 14, 2008 | EF2 | 6.25 miles | 0 miles |
| Apr 8, 1998 | EF2 | 3.5 miles | 8.1 miles |
| Jun 30, 1995 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 9.8 miles |
| May 28, 1990 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 7.4 miles |
| Feb 9, 1990 | EF1 | 2.5 miles | 1.4 miles |
| Apr 5, 1985 | EF1 | 1 miles | 6.1 miles |
| May 3, 1984 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 5.7 miles |
| Dec 3, 1983 | EF2 | 0.5 miles | 5.7 miles |
| Mar 17, 1982 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 1.4 miles |
| Nov 19, 1981 | EF1 | 2.5 miles | 7.8 miles |
| May 8, 1978 | EF2 | 7.2 miles | 9 miles |
| Mar 23, 1975 | EF3 | 14.8 miles | 4.2 miles |
| May 27, 1973 | EF3 | 0.5 miles | 5.3 miles |
| Aug 7, 1972 | EF0 | 3 miles | 9.2 miles |
| Jan 10, 1972 | EF3 | 6.3 miles | 6.5 miles |
| May 18, 1966 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 6.4 miles |
| May 20, 1965 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 5.1 miles |
| Mar 17, 1963 | EF1 | 26.8 miles | 9.6 miles |
| Dec 5, 1954 | EF2 | 0.5 miles | 4.4 miles |
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. Ratings before 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
2 storms in NOAA's records brought modeled tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more) to Atlanta.
| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges (1998) | 50 mph | 40 mph | 216 miles |
| Eloise (1975) | 56 mph | 45 mph | 45 miles |
Modeled from NOAA’s best tracks for open, flat ground; not measurements. How we model hurricane winds
74 radar hail days within 15 miles since 2020, largest 2.25 in or more
Source: NOAA MRMS radar (MESH), from October 14, 2020. Estimates of the largest hail in each 1 km cell, not measurements.
31 days with radar hail 1 inch or larger, 3 at 2 inches or larger, within 15 miles of Atlanta’s center.
Biggest radar hail days
- 0.75 in+
- 1.0 in+
- 1.5 in+
- 2.0 in+
- 2.5 in+
- 3.0 in+
Most recent radar hail days
| Date | Largest radar estimate |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.75 in or more |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1.25 in or more |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.0 in or more |
Storms in Atlanta
NWS Peachtree City's severe weather climatology for north and central Georgia counts damaging winds on about 19 days a year, peaking in July, and large hail on about 7 days a year, peaking in April.1
Notable storms
- March 26, 2023Golf ball size hail, 1.75 inches across, was reported near Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown.2
- April 24, 2021Afternoon storms dropped golf ball size hail, 1.75 inches across, in the East Lake area and quarter-size hail in east Atlanta. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists $4 million in property damage from the East Lake hail. That evening, the observer at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reported half-dollar size hail.3,4,5
- March 21, 2017A fast-moving line of storms downed numerous trees across metro Atlanta, including in DeKalb County's Medlock Park area and East Point. A station atop Stone Mountain recorded an 83 mph gust.6
- May 26, 2011Storms downed trees and power lines across northern Fulton County, including Buckhead and Sandy Springs, and eastern Cobb County, blocking roads. Falling trees killed 3 people.7,8
- March 15, 2008Storms brought 2.75-inch hail across downtown Atlanta and 1.75-inch hail in Hapeville, College Park and just south of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.9,10,11
- March 14, 2008An EF2 tornado with winds estimated near 130 mph tracked 6 miles from the Vine City neighborhood across downtown Atlanta into western DeKalb County. It killed one person, injured 30, damaged at least 50 homes and blew out windows in several downtown towers. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists $25 million in property damage.12,13
Warnings and alerts
NotifyATL, the City of Atlanta's mass notification system, sends voice or text alerts tied to the addresses each resident registers.14
Sources
- 1. NWS Peachtree City: A Severe Weather Climatology for NWSFO Peachtree City's County Warning Area (Summary)
- 2. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Fulton County, March 26, 2023
- 3. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, DeKalb County (East Lake), April 24, 2021
- 4. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, DeKalb County (east Atlanta), April 24, 2021
- 5. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Clayton County (Hartsfield-Jackson Airport), April 24, 2021
- 6. NWS Peachtree City: March 21, 2017 Severe Weather Event
- 7. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton County, May 26, 2011
- 8. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Cobb County, May 26, 2011
- 9. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Fulton County, March 15, 2008
- 10. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Fulton County (Hapeville), March 15, 2008
- 11. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Clayton County, March 15, 2008
- 12. NWS Peachtree City: Public Information Statement For Storms Occurring March 14, 2008
- 13. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Tornado, Fulton County, March 14, 2008
- 14. City of Atlanta ATL311: Notify ATL, City of Atlanta Emergency Alert System
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Questions about hail in Atlanta
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
- How often does it hail in Atlanta?
- NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Atlanta on 2.0 days a year on average from 2016 to 2025, 1.9 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. Since 2010 it recorded 57 hail days.
- When is hail season in Atlanta?
- June has the most hail days within 15 miles of the center of Atlanta, 15 since 2010, then July (11) and April (10).
- What is the largest hail recorded in Atlanta?
- 1.75 in, in 2023: the largest hail NOAA recorded within 15 miles of the center of Atlanta since 2010.
- When did it last hail in Atlanta?
- NOAA's most recent hail report within 15 miles of the center of Atlanta is from June 27, 2025, with hail up to 1.0 in reported 9.2 miles from the center. Data through November 1, 2026.