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Hail history for North Druid Hills, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Druid Hills on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near North Druid Hills
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bolton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from North Druid Hills |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near North Druid Hills by year
When hail season peaks near North Druid Hills
Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (9).
Largest hail storms near North Druid Hills
Jun 12, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stone Mountain (9 mi from North Druid Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail were received from the public across eastern DeKalb county from just south of Stone Mountain to the Rockdale county line south of Lithonia. Quarter-sized hail reports in the Lithonia area were common, with one report of golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail.Feb 18, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lilburn (9 mi from North Druid Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): A deputy with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's office observed larger than golf ball-sized hail in the Lilburn area. The Gwinnett County 911 Center relayed reports of quarter-sized hail near Lilburn. Approximately three miles southwest of Snellville, a trained spotter observed quarter-sized hail. Hail up to three inches in diameter was reported just across the border in Loganville in Walton county as the storm continued moving east-southeast.Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Panthersville (7 mi from North Druid Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail across the central and southeast portions of DeKalb county from west of Decatur to Lithonia.Apr 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vinings (10 mi from North Druid Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of penny, quarter, and golf ball-sized hail received from the Smyrna and Vinings area in eastern Cobb county. This was the second of four severe thunderstorms to impact Cobb county during the evening of April 23rd.Sep 27, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sandy Spgs (9 mi from North Druid Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the Sandy Springs area.Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Druid Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF0 | Dunwoody 9 mi from North Druid Hills |
| Oct 10, 2020 | EF0 | Glen Haven 9 mi from North Druid Hills |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Fort Mc Pherson 9 mi from North Druid Hills |
| May 4, 2017 | EF0 | Avondale Estates 4 mi from North Druid Hills |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF1 | Bolton 7 mi from North Druid Hills |
| Nov 18, 2015 | EF0 | Rehoboth 7 mi from North Druid Hills |
| Oct 14, 2014 | EF0 | Bolton 8 mi from North Druid Hills |
| Mar 14, 2008 | EF1 | Vista Grove 6 mi from North Druid Hills |
| Mar 14, 2008 | EF2 | Atlanta 8 mi from North Druid Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Druid Hills
285 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Druid Hills since 2006, on 142 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 21, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Grant Park-Zoo Atla, Lakewood Park, Decatur 4 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Gresham Park, Sweet Auburn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Cascade Heights 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | damage reported | Sandy Springs, Scottdale, Clarkston 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Lakewood Park, Decatur 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Sandy Springs 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Tucker 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Sandy Springs 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Gresham Park 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 40 mph, estimated | Atlanta 1 wind report |
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 North Druid Hills; 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 North Druid Hills.
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