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Hail history for Doraville, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Doraville on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Feb 18, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Doraville
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Roswell 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Doraville |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Roswell, Norcross 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Doraville |
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Of 52 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (13) and June (10).
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Feb 18, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Lilburn (7 mi from Doraville)
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) · Duluth (9 mi from Doraville)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large damaging hail were received from the public across the northern half of Gwinnett county. Half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail was observed in Duluth, half-dollar-sized hail just south of Suwanee, and quarter-sized hail in the Lawrenceville area. The ground was covered three inches deep in some areas. Many vehicles were damaged. The public noted damage to guttering on some homes as well. The public noted that the hail was up to three inches deep in the Duluth area following the storm.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilburn (9 mi from Doraville)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail just south of Lilburn, quarter-sized hail just north of Snellville, and penny-sized hail near Grayson.Apr 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Atlanta (8 mi from Doraville)
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.Sep 27, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sandy Spgs (7 mi from Doraville)
National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the Sandy Springs area.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Doraville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF0 | Dunwoody 4 mi from Doraville |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF0 | Warsaw 9 mi from Doraville |
| May 4, 2017 | EF0 | Avondale Estates 8 mi from Doraville |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF1 | Bolton 9 mi from Doraville |
| Nov 18, 2015 | EF0 | Rehoboth 7 mi from Doraville |
| Oct 14, 2014 | EF0 | Bolton 10 mi from Doraville |
| Oct 14, 2014 | EF1 | Mt Bethel 9 mi from Doraville |
| Oct 14, 2014 | EF0 | Roswell 9 mi from Doraville |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF1 | Roswell 8 mi from Doraville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Doraville
247 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Doraville since 2006, on 141 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 28, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Decatur 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Mechanicsville, Berkeley Lake 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage a reported | Norcross 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | damage a reported | Sandy Springs, Scottdale, Clarkston 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Roswell 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage a reported | Lilburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Lilburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Decatur 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Sandy Springs 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Tucker 3 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 Doraville; 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 Doraville.
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