Hail history for Rockdale County, GA

Rockdale County has 36 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 15, 2008.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

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.

Recorded events 36 since 1980

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 15, 2008

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Rockdale County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Rockdale County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 36 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 17, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2009	0.88″	Nickel
March 28, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2008	0.75″	Penny
March 15, 2008	1.75″	Golf ball
March 15, 2008	2.75″	Baseball
June 12, 2007	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2006	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Rockdale County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 17, 2013 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public reported quarter sized hail west of Conyers on Interstate 20.

March 15, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Amateur radio operators relayed reports of golf ball to baseball-sized hail across the northern half of Rockdale county. The baseball-sized hail was observed about three miles north of Conyers at the J. H. Elementary school and at several other locations across the northern portion of the county.

March 15, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public observed golf ball-sized hail in southern Rockdale county near Magnet.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	14	18	1	0

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 Rockdale County

Has it ever hailed in Rockdale County?

Yes — 36 hail events have been recorded for Rockdale County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Rockdale County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Rockdale County, GA is July 17, 2013, 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 Rockdale County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 15, 2008. 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

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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.