Hail History

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Hail history for Rockmart, GA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 10, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 11, 2013
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles84

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockmart on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2013. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Rockmart

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Ravenel
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Rockmart
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Rockmart by year

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When hail season peaks near Rockmart

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (5).

Jan1Feb4Mar10Apr2May5Jun1JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rockmart

Apr 11, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Van Wert (5 mi from Rockmart)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operators and the public reported baseball sized hail across the Rockmart area.

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cave Spg (7 mi from Rockmart)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported quarter-sized hail in Coosa and also about halfway between Cave Spring and Coosa, or about six miles north of Cave Spring. Golf ball-sized hail was reported six miles northeast of Cave Spring, or about halfway between Cave Spring and Lindale. Only pea-sized hail was observed in Rome.

Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Yorkville (7 mi from Rockmart)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the eastern part of Paulding county near Hiram and a cooperative observer reported quarter-sized hail near New Hope. This was the second severe thunderstorm to move across Paulding county this evening. WSR-88D radar data strongly suggested that hail of quarter-size or larger likely impacted a large portion of the county from Yorkville to Hiram.

Apr 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ravenel (3 mi from Rockmart)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported in aragon .

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Euharlee (9 mi from Rockmart)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockmart

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 25, 2021EF1Taylorsville
7 mi from Rockmart
1.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 11, 2013EF0Don
3 mi from Rockmart
0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF2Beulah
8 mi from Rockmart
14.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF3Seney
7 mi from Rockmart
3.2 mi long, 880 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF3Wax
8 mi from Rockmart
2.9 mi long, 880 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF3Taylorsville
7 mi from Rockmart
10.9 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockmart

84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockmart since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 22, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 23, 2026damage reportedVan Wert
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedVan Wert, Aragon
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedVan Wert, Seney, Aragon
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202664 mph, estimatedBrewers, Antioch, Beulah
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202560 mph, estimatedCedartown Airport, Fish Creek, Mc Ginnis
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202549 mph, estimatedRavenel
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202549 mph, estimatedAntioch
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedRockmart, Fish Creek, Remus
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202549 mph, estimatedPosco
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedRockmart, Mc Ginnis, Van Wert
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

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 Rockmart; 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 Rockmart.

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