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Hail history for North Decatur, GA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 26, 20231.50 in (ping pong 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 pwon24

Tornado ijiin 10 mile9

Wind reports within 10 miles279

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Decatur 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 North Decatur

No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Decatur in the last two years.

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan North Decatur

Of 40 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (8).

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Jun 12, 2007 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Stone Mountain (8 mi from North Decatur)

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 North Decatur)

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 North Decatur)

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 (6 mi from North Decatur)

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 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sandy Spgs (9 mi from North Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail near and southwest of Sandy Springs in north Fulton county. Hail as large as ping-pong balls was also observed around Roswell.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Decatur

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 16, 2026	EF0	Snapfinger 9 mi from North Decatur	2.8 mi long, 135 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020	EF0	Glen Haven 7 mi from North Decatur	1.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 10, 2018	EF0	Fort Mc Pherson 8 mi from North Decatur	1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 4, 2017	EF0	Avondale Estates 3 mi from North Decatur	1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016	EF1	Bolton 8 mi from North Decatur	1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015	EF0	Rehoboth 7 mi from North Decatur	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 14, 2014	EF0	Bolton 9 mi from North Decatur	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF1	Vista Grove 4 mi from North Decatur	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF2	Atlanta 7 mi from North Decatur	4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Decatur

279 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Decatur since 2006, on 136 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)
Aug 12, 2026	damage a reported	Cascade Heights 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 2026	damage a reported	Scottdale, Stone Mountain, Clarkston 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	damage a reported	Lakewood Park, Decatur 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage a reported	Sandy Springs 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Tucker 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage a reported	Sandy Springs 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	64 mph, a estimat	Snapfinger, Gresham Park, Henrico 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 2025	55 mph, a estimat	Adamsville, Atlanta 2 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 North Decatur; 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 North Decatur.

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