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Hail history for Dalton, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dalton on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 28, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Dalton ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Dalton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Spring Place 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dalton |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mount Vernon 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Dalton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dalton by year
When hail season peaks near Dalton
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Dalton
Mar 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chatsworth (6 mi from Dalton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail near Eton and quarter-sized hail west of Chatsworth. Radar data suggests that at least quarter-sized hail continued east to northeast of Eton to near Conasauga Lake on the eastern border of the county.Jul 21, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Keiths Mill (5 mi from Dalton)
Aug 17, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Five Springs (3 mi from Dalton)
Mar 21, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gordon Spgs (3 mi from Dalton)
Apr 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Tunnel Hill (6 mi from Dalton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dalton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF2 | Treadwell 8 mi from Dalton |
| May 24, 2017 | EF1 | Gordon Spgs 4 mi from Dalton |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Spring Place 8 mi from Dalton |
| Apr 8, 2006 | F0 | Due West 9 mi from Dalton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dalton
192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dalton since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 7, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Mill Creek, Tunnel Hill, Dalton 6 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Tunnel Hill, Varnell, Dawnville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Varnell, Dawnville 4 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Dawnville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | North Georgia Spee, Dawnville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Villanow, Dalton, Tilton 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Five Springs 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Dalton 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Mount Vernon, Spring Place, Callaway Mill 6 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Tilton, Mount Vernon, Five Springs 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Dalton; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Dalton.
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