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Bartow County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Bartow County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 34 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 47 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 13 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Bartow County, Georgia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Bartow County, Georgia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

47
Events (180d)
34
Hail
13
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 19, 2026 wind event near Bartow County, Bartow County, Georgia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 19, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Bartow County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Bartow County

Current NEXRAD radar over Bartow County, Georgia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Bartow County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 350 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Folsom, or 10 miles southeast of Calhoun, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 404 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Braswell, or 8 miles northwest of Dallas, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 140 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cartersville, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 232 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Euharlee, or 11 miles west of Cartersville, moving northwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rome, Euharlee, Taylorsville, and Lindale.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 407 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pinson, or 10 miles southwest of Calhoun, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Euharlee, or near Cartersville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rome, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 228 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Seney, or 8 miles northeast of Cedartown, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 319 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Acworth, or 8 miles southeast of Cartersville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 134 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sonoraville, or near Calhoun, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 457 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pine Log, or 13 miles north of Cartersville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sonoraville, or near Calhoun, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Euharlee, or 8 miles west of Cartersville, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 411 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cartersville, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cartersville, Euharlee, Kingston, and Stilesboro.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 546 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pinson, or 9 miles northeast of Rome, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rome, Adairsville, Kingston, Plainville, Shannon, and Pinson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 510 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pinson, or 10 miles southwest of Calhoun, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rome, Adairsville, Plainville, Shannon, Pinson, Armuchee, and Lindale.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 745 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Waterhouse, or 9 miles north of Forney, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rome, Adairsville, Euharlee, Cave Spring, Kingston, Shannon, Pinson, Lindale, and Coosa.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 720 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Lake Marvin to near Trion, and moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Power lines were reported down in the 200 block of Reynolds Bridge Road. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Kingston

“Power lines were reported down on Clover Lane. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Cartersville

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 913 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cartersville, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 843 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cassville, or near Cartersville, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Monday, May 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 615 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cartersville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cartersville, Emerson, White, George Washington Carver St Pk, and Red Top Mountain State Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 24, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 405 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Shannon to near Folsom to Red Top Mountain State Park, and moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 334 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Lyerly to near Rome to near Lindale, and moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1032 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over White, or 8 miles north of Cartersville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 252 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Stilesboro, or 7 miles southwest of Cartersville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 509 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cave Spring, or near Forney, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rome, Euharlee, Aragon, Cave Spring, Kingston, Taylorsville, Seney, Lindale, and Stilesboro.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 25, 2026 storm activity in Bartow County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 711 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sonoraville, or 7 miles southeast of Calhoun, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds up to 40 mph and up to penny sized hail. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Calhoun, Adairsville, White, Fairmount, Sonoraville, Pine Log, Folsom, and Funkhouser.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

“At 845 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cartersville, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bartow County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Bartow County, GA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 47 severe weather events in Bartow County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Bartow County recently?

Yes — 34 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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