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Hail history for Cumming, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cumming on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Cumming
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mars Hill Crossroads, Sugar Hill 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cumming |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Cumming meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cumming
Of 35 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (8).
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Mar 15, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Drew (5 mi from Cumming)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail across central Forsyth county, particularly in the Cumming area. One report of 2.00 inch diameter hail was received from the public within the city of Cumming.Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cedar Crossing (5 mi from Cumming)
National Weather Service description (English): The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail in far southern Toombs county south of Cedar Crossing. Golf ball-sized hail damaged at least 10 percent of the cabbage crop with an estimated damage to crops of $5,000 alone. The Macon Telegraph reported that nickel-sized hail was observed in the area.Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Matt (8 mi from Cumming)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from nickels to golf balls, were received from the Forsyth County Emergency Management Director and the public across northern Forsyth county from west of Matt, along Matt Highway near the Cherokee county line, to Silver City on the Dawson county line, and eastward to northeast of Chestatee in the extreme northeast corner of the county. Large hail was reported in Matt, Coal Mountain and Silver City. The Emergency Manager reported golf ball-sized hail near the Cherokee county line, west of Matt on Georgia Highway. Several automobiles in the area sustained broken windshields. Golf ball-sized hail was also reported from five miles south to three miles eJun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cumming (1 mi from Cumming)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail were received from the public across the central and southern portions of Forsyth county from Cumming southwest to near the Fulton county line, including Brookwood and Big Creek. Golf ball-sized hail was reported in the Brookwood and Big Creek areas, with penny to nickel-sized hail around Cumming.Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cumming (4 mi from Cumming)
National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operators relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail in the extreme southeast part of the county near the Gwinnett and Hall county line.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cumming
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | EF0 | Flowery Branch 9 mi from Cumming |
| May 1, 2017 | EF0 | Ducktown 5 mi from Cumming |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF0 | Ocee 10 mi from Cumming |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF0 | Sinclair Lake 9 mi from Cumming |
| Oct 14, 2014 | EF0 | Drew 8 mi from Cumming |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF1 | Dunn 4 mi from Cumming |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cumming
116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cumming since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 22, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Free Home 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Coal Mountain 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Silver City 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 55 mph, a estimat | Holbrook 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Cumming 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Ophir, Hightower, Holbrook 5 wind reports |
| May 21, 2025 | 55 mph, a estimat | Dunn 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sugar Hill, Flowery Branch 2 wind reports |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lathemtown, Ophir 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 46 mph, a estimat | Suwanee 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 Cumming; 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 Cumming.
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