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Hail history for Avondale Estates, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 26, 20231.75 in (golf ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Jun 12, 2007

Ane haili ijiin 200640

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon22

Tornado ijiin 10 mile8

Wind reports within 10 miles266

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Avondale Estates on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Avondale Estates

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Avondale Estates in the last two years.

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Avondale Estates

Of 40 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (10) and April (7).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Avondale Estates

Jun 12, 2007 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Stone Mountain (6 mi from Avondale Estates)

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 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Lilburn (9 mi from Avondale Estates)

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 (5 mi from Avondale Estates)

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) · Atlanta (9 mi from Avondale Estates)

National Weather Service description (English): The Fulton County Emergency Management Director reported that golf ball-sized hail fell at Turner Field just southeast of Atlanta. The public observed penny-sized hail on the north side of Atlanta. This was the fourth severe thunderstorm to track across Fulton county during the evening of April 23rd.

Apr 24, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deerwood Park (2 mi from Avondale Estates)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail as large as golf balls in the East Lake area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Avondale Estates

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 16, 2026	EF0	Snapfinger 7 mi from Avondale Estates	2.8 mi long, 135 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023	EF0	Klondike 10 mi from Avondale Estates	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020	EF0	Glen Haven 4 mi from Avondale Estates	1.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 10, 2018	EF0	Fort Mc Pherson 9 mi from Avondale Estates	1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 4, 2017	EF0	Avondale Estates 1 mi from Avondale Estates	1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015	EF0	Rehoboth 6 mi from Avondale Estates	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF1	Vista Grove 5 mi from Avondale Estates	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF2	Atlanta 9 mi from Avondale Estates	4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Avondale Estates

266 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Avondale Estates since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 21, 2017.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 19, 2026	damage a reported	Grant Park-Zoo Atla, Lakewood Park, Decatur 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026	damage a reported	Gresham Park, Sweet Auburn 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 2026	damage a reported	Scottdale, Stone Mountain, Clarkston 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026	damage a reported	Mountain Park 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	damage a reported	Lakewood Park, Decatur 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Tucker 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	70 mph, a estimat	Snapfinger, Collinsville, Gresham Park 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 2025	40 mph, a estimat	Atlanta 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Dekalb Peachtre 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	30 mph, a estimat	Lakewood Hgts 1 wind report	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 Avondale Estates; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Avondale Estates.

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