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Hail history for Fulton County, GA
Fulton County has 239 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 140 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.25″ (tea cup) on April 18, 1978.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Fulton County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Fulton County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Fulton County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Mping report of 1 inch hail between Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
The Fulton County Emergency Management Director observed baseball-sized hail across downtown Atlanta. Because of the extensive damage caused by the tornado the previous evening, it was hard to distinguish what damage was caused by the hail, but chards of glass were reported to have been spread across much of the downtown area.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Numerous large hail reports were received from the public. Sizes were mainly golf ball size with a couple of reports of hail as large as baseballs. One report said hail covered the driveway. The large hail caused damage to vehicles across the Atlanta metro area.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 68 | 78 | 39 | 28 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Fulton County
Has it ever hailed in Fulton County?
Yes — 239 hail events have been recorded for Fulton County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 140 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Fulton County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Fulton County, GA is June 27, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Fulton County?
3.25″ (tea cup), recorded on April 18, 1978. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More Georgia hail history
- Cobb County 222
- Gwinnett County 190
- Chatham County 183
- Cherokee County 170
- Coweta County 161
- Hall County 141
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.