Hail History

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Hail history for Kennesaw, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 6, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Apr 10, 2025
Ane haili ijiin 200648
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon37
Tornado ijiin 10 mile8
Wind reports within 10 miles163

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kennesaw on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 10, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Kennesaw ranks #270 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Kennesaw

DateSize hailWhereSource
Sep 6, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin
Oak Grove, Marietta McColum Airport
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Kennesaw
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin
Oak Grove
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Kennesaw
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20252.50 in
tennis ball
Woodstock, Crowville, Payne
11 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Kennesaw
NOAA Storm Events

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Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (9).

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Apr 10, 2025 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Woodstock (7 mi from Kennesaw)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail ranging in size from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches on the northwest side of Woodstock GA.

Apr 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Acworth (5 mi from Kennesaw)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail ranging in size from pennies to golf balls were reported across Cobb county from the northwest corner near Acworth to Smyrna in the southeast part. The storm was strongest when it entered the northwest part of the county, then gradually weakened as it moved southeast across the county. Nickel to golf ball-size hail was reported in the Kennesaw area, while only penny-sized hail was reported in the Smyrna area. Car windshields were cracked in the Kennesaw area where golf ball-size hail fell.

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Acworth (7 mi from Kennesaw)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from quarters to half-dollars, were received from the public across Cobb county. The hail storm began in the west part of the county about six miles southwest of Acworth and tracked east-southeast across the county affecting Lost Mountain, Marietta, and Smyrna. Quarter-sized hail was reported at most locations, but half-dollar-sized hail was reported from west central Cobb county, about six miles southwest of Kennesaw near Lost Mountain.

Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marietta (6 mi from Kennesaw)

National Weather Service description (English): Well over a dozen reports of large hail, ranging in size from nickels to golf balls were received from the public across eastern Cobb county. The largest hail fell in the Marietta area. Golf ball-sized hail was reported on Interstate-75 at exit 263, on Roswell Road, on Clay Drive and at numerous other locations in Marietta. Several other locations in Marietta reported hail the size of half-dollars or ping-pong balls. Quarter-sized hail fell at Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta. As the storm moved south, it weakened some. Only penny to nickel-sized hail was reported in the Smyrna area.

Apr 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Acworth (5 mi from Kennesaw)

National Weather Service description (English): Many reports of quarter sized-hail were received across northern Cobb county from Acworth to Kennesaw to Marietta and the northeast corner of the county. The public reported golf ball-sized hail northeast of Acworth near the Cherokee county line. The public estimated that wind gusts with the thunderstorm were near 50 mph, but no structural, tree, or power line damage was reported.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kennesaw

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 29, 2024EF1Blackwells
7 mi from Kennesaw
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF0Woodstock
8 mi from Kennesaw
2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF0Lost Mountain
10 mi from Kennesaw
1.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Woodstock
7 mi from Kennesaw
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013EF0Noonday
7 mi from Kennesaw
10.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF1Mt Bethel
9 mi from Kennesaw
1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 5, 2011EF1Woodstock
5 mi from Kennesaw
23.5 mi long, 440 yd wide
Feb 26, 2008EF0Sandy Plains
8 mi from Kennesaw
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kennesaw

163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kennesaw since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 26, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage a reportedKennesaw
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 2026damage a reportedKennesaw
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage a reportedOak Grove
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedCross Roads, Acworth
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202660 mph, a estimatNew Hope, Picketts Mill
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202549 mph, a estimatOak Grove
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202549 mph, a estimatOak Grove
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202564 mph, a estimatCarmichael Crossroads, Blackwells, Victoria
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202560 mph, a estimatVictoria
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202560 mph, a estimatAllatoona, Victoria, Noonday
4 wind reports
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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Kennesaw; 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 Kennesaw.

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