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Hail history for Hapeville, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hapeville on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Hapeville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Atlanta Hartsfield, Forest Park 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hapeville |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | East Pt, Red Oak 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hapeville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hapeville by year
When hail season peaks near Hapeville
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Hapeville
Mar 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Adamsville (10 mi from Hapeville)
National Weather Service description (English): 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. In addition, the public reported golf ball-sized hail southwest of Six Flags, just south of Interstate-20 in western Fulton county, including the area around Fulton Industrial Boulevard, and an off duty National Weather Service employee observed penny-sized hail just southeast of downtown Atlanta in the Grant Park area. An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penJan 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Macon (6 mi from Hapeville)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball-sized hail.Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Atlanta Hartsfield (4 mi from Hapeville)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported penny to golf ball-sized hail in the far northwestern part of Clayton county, just south of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, near U.S. 29 Highway, Roosevelt Highway, and Georgia Highway 279, Old National Highway.May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morrow (7 mi from Hapeville)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that golf ball-sized hail had fallen across northeast Clayton county, especially in the Morrow and Ellenwood areas.Apr 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Atlanta Hartsfield (1 mi from Hapeville)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail were received from the public across Clayton county as a slow moving severe thunderstorm tracked from the northwest to the east central part of the county. The ASOS observer at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport observed penny to quarter-sized hail off and on for a period of 46 minutes. Golf ball-sized hail was reported from the public in Forest Park and Morrow, while penny to quarter-sized hail fell near Rex, east of Morrow, and northeast of Jonesboro as the storm began to weaken slightly as it approached the eastern border of the county. In addition, the wind gusted to 42 knots at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during the Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hapeville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | EF1 | Riverdale 7 mi from Hapeville |
| Oct 10, 2020 | EF0 | Morrow 9 mi from Hapeville |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Red Oak 7 mi from Hapeville |
| Feb 12, 2019 | EF0 | Riverdale 4 mi from Hapeville |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Fort Mc Pherson 4 mi from Hapeville |
| May 4, 2017 | EF0 | Atlanta Intl. Airport 1 mi from Hapeville |
| Oct 14, 2014 | EF0 | Ben Hill 6 mi from Hapeville |
| Oct 14, 2014 | EF0 | East Pt 3 mi from Hapeville |
| May 11, 2008 | EF2 | Morrow 8 mi from Hapeville |
| Mar 14, 2008 | EF1 | Vista Grove 7 mi from Hapeville |
| Mar 14, 2008 | EF2 | Atlanta 7 mi from Hapeville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hapeville
223 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hapeville since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Apr 24, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Grant Park-Zoo Atla, Lakewood Park 3 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Gresham Park, College Park, Riverdale 5 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Union City 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Cascade Heights 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Lakewood Park 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ben Hill, Gresham Park, Henrico 5 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Adamsville, Atlanta 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Ben Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Kenwood, Lakewood Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakewood Hgts, Atlanta 4 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 Hapeville; 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 Hapeville.
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