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Hail history for Cherokee County, GA
73 hail reports in Cherokee County since 2006 on 51 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2008.
Cities in Cherokee County
Recent hail in Cherokee County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Oak Grove 1 hail report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Oak Grove, Holly Spgs 3 hail reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 2.50 in tennis ball | Woodstock, Payne, Oak Grove 9 hail reports |
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Hail days in Cherokee County by year
When hail season peaks in Cherokee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cherokee County
257 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cherokee County since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jun 7, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Free Home, Sweat Mountain 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Canton, Woodstock 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Hickory Flat 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Canton Cherokee Airport, Hickory Flat, Mica 6 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 45 mph, a estimat | Canton Cherokee Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Arnold Mill 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 55 mph, a estimat | Holbrook, Oak Grove, Holly Spgs 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Cherokee, Canton, Oak Grove 3 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 90 mph, a estimat | Greeley, Mica, Canton 18 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Victoria 2 wind reports |
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 Cherokee County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).