Hail history for Auburn, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 21, 2018

Hail days since 200635

Days with hail 1 inch or larger22

Tornadoes within 10 miles1

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles112

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Auburn on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 21, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Recent hail near Auburn

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 4, 2026	1 in quarter	Dacula 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Auburn	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 10, 2025	1 in quarter	Braselton, Hog Mountain, Sells 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Auburn	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Auburn by year

When hail season peaks near Auburn

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and April (7).

Largest hail storms near Auburn

Mar 15, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jefferson (10 mi from Auburn)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported tennis ball-sized hail in Nicholson, and quarter-sized hail in the Jefferson area. The Jackson Herald reported that extensive damage to vehicles at two car dealerships was observed. More than 3000 vehicles were damaged at Southeast Toyota and approximately 1600 vehicles were damaged at Wayne Neal Chevrolet, both in Jackson. Damages to these vehicles was estimated at $400,000. The public reported that several vehicles in the Nicholson area were also damaged.

Jul 21, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dacula (6 mi from Auburn)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of tennis ball size hail near the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 316 was received over social media.

Jul 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dacula (4 mi from Auburn)

National Weather Service description (English): Local Atlanta television stations relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail in the Dacula area. Several reports of penny-sized hail were received from the public in the Dacula area. The hail lasted several minutes at some locations. Radar data indicated that this was one of the strongest storms of the day and persisted in the same area for up to 30 minutes. Penny-sized hail was also reported just northwest of Lawrenceville, but this appeared to have been a different thunderstorm cell. In addition, several reports of three to over four inches of rain were received from the Ducula area with this storm.

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winder (5 mi from Auburn)

National Weather Service description (English): The Barrow County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail in the Winder area.

Apr 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Auburn (1 mi from Auburn)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail in the far western part of Barrow county, especially in the Auburn area. They reported that it hailed for up to 10 minutes in the Auburn area. The public also reported nickel-sized hail in the Bethlehem area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Auburn

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Nov 30, 2010	EF2	Hog Mountain 7 mi from Auburn	2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Auburn

112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Auburn since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jan 11, 2014.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 5, 2026	damage reported	Thompsons Mill, Road Atlanta-Lanier Spe, Road Atlanta-Lanier 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026	damage reported	Rest Haven 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 2025	55 mph, estimated	Bold Spgs 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Whistleville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Berkeley Lake, Roberts Xrds, Hoschton 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 2025	55 mph, estimated	Sells 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Bold Spgs 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 2024	45 mph, estimated	Braselton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 2024	49 mph, estimated	Roberts Xrds, Braselton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Chestnut Mountain 1 wind report	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.

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 Auburn; 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 Auburn.

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