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Rockdale County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Rockdale County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 30 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 38 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 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 Rockdale County, Georgia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Rockdale County, Georgia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Rockdale County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Rockdale County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

38
Events (12 mo)
30
Hail
8
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 hail event near Rockdale County, Rockdale County, Georgia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 hail event (0.88") near Rockdale 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 Rockdale County

Current NEXRAD radar over Rockdale County, Georgia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Rockdale 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 · 1 SPC verified report · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 2 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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 339 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hidden Valley Park, or 10 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockdale County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1217 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near New Hope to near Panola Mountain State Park, and moving south at 30 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 · Rockdale County

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 759 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Kelleytown, or 8 miles northeast of McDonough, moving south 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 · Rockdale County

“At 646 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Milstead to Panola Mountain State Park to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and moving south 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 · Rockdale County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 214 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lithonia, or near Conyers, 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 · Rockdale County

“At 204 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stockbridge, or near Jonesboro. This storm was nearly stationary. 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 · Rockdale County

Friday, July 17, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 401 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Richardson Park, or 8 miles southwest of Conyers, moving north at 5 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 · Rockdale County

“At 439 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Oak Hill, or 10 miles southwest of Covington, moving west 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... Stewart, Ola, Worthville, Magnet, Fincherville, Oak Hill, and Rocky Plains.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockdale County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 16, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 636 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Stone Mountain, or 10 miles east of Decatur, moving southeast 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 · Rockdale County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 336 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arabia Mountain, or 7 miles west of Conyers, moving east 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... Conyers, Milstead, Arabia Mountain, and Panola Mountain State Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockdale County

“At 322 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Covington, moving east 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 · Rockdale County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 329 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Rosebud, or 8 miles north of Conyers, 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 · Rockdale County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 427 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lakeview Estates, or 7 miles northwest of Conyers, moving east at 20 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 · Rockdale County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lakewood Park, or near Atlanta, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockdale County

“At 456 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lakeview Estates, or near Conyers, moving east at 30 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 · Rockdale County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 637 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jonesboro, moving north at 5 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 · Rockdale County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 337 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Magnet, or near Conyers, moving west 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 · Rockdale County

Monday, May 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 25, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 531 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Cannongate to near McDonough, and moving northeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockdale County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 613 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Ola, or near McDonough, moving north 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 · Rockdale County

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 202 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Midtown, or over Atlanta, moving northeast 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 · Rockdale County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 816 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Redan, or 9 miles northwest of Conyers, moving east at 40 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 · Rockdale County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Public reports trees and power lines down near the intersection of Bonds Lake Road and Irwin Bridge Road. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Lakeview Estates

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 12, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 447 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Conley to Fayetteville, and moving east at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockdale County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 400 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Rosebud, or 9 miles north of Conyers, 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 · Rockdale County

“At 335 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Big Haynes Creek Park, or 7 miles north of Conyers, 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 · Rockdale County

Friday, March 6, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, March 6, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 439 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Fincherville, or 11 miles north of Jackson, moving north 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 · Rockdale County

“At 410 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Flippen, or near McDonough, moving northeast 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 · Rockdale County

Saturday, January 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, January 10, 2026 storm activity in Rockdale 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 1120 AM EST, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Palmetto, or 10 miles south of City of South Fulton, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado. Impact: While winds should result in minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects, this storm has also exhibited localized rotation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockdale County

Saturday, November 8, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 413 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Arabia Mountain, or near Conyers, 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 · Rockdale County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 38 severe weather events in Rockdale County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Rockdale County recently?

Yes — 30 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Rockdale County?

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