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Hail history for Candler-McAfee, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 27, 20251 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 12, 2007

Hail days since 200634

Days with hail 1 inch or larger18

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles234

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Candler-McAfee on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Candler-McAfee

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 27, 2025	1 in quarter	Forest Park 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Candler-McAfee	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 Candler-McAfee by year

When hail season peaks near Candler-McAfee

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (6).

Largest hail storms near Candler-McAfee

Jun 12, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stone Mountain (6 mi from Candler-McAfee)

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.

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Panthersville (4 mi from Candler-McAfee)

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) · Tucker (9 mi from Candler-McAfee)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed penny-sized hail in the Tucker area and penny to golf ball-sized hail in the Stone Mountain area. Radar data suggests that large hail likely fell from Tucker to Stone Mountain and points just to the east.

Apr 24, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deerwood Park (2 mi from Candler-McAfee)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail as large as golf balls in the East Lake area.

Mar 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Mc Pherson (8 mi from Candler-McAfee)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf Ball size hail reported at intersection of Dill Ave SW and Sylvan Rd SW.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Candler-McAfee

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 16, 2026	EF0	Snapfinger 5 mi from Candler-McAfee	2.8 mi long, 135 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023	EF0	Klondike 8 mi from Candler-McAfee	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020	EF0	Glen Haven 3 mi from Candler-McAfee	1.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 10, 2018	EF0	Fort Mc Pherson 8 mi from Candler-McAfee	1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 4, 2017	EF0	Atlanta Intl. Airport 10 mi from Candler-McAfee	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 4, 2017	EF0	Avondale Estates 4 mi from Candler-McAfee	1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015	EF0	Rehoboth 9 mi from Candler-McAfee	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2008	EF2	Morrow 7 mi from Candler-McAfee	2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2008	EF0	Stockbridge 9 mi from Candler-McAfee	4.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2008	EF0	Magnet 10 mi from Candler-McAfee	9.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF1	Vista Grove 5 mi from Candler-McAfee	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF2	Atlanta 9 mi from Candler-McAfee	4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Candler-McAfee

234 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Candler-McAfee since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 21, 2017.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 19, 2026	damage reported	Grant Park-Zoo Atla, Lakewood Park, Decatur 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026	damage reported	Gresham Park, Sweet Auburn 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026	damage reported	Cascade Heights 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 2026	damage reported	Scottdale, Stone Mountain, Clarkston 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	damage reported	Lakewood Park, Decatur 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Tucker 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Snapfinger, Collinsville, Gresham Park 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 2025	40 mph, estimated	Atlanta 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	30 mph, estimated	Lakewood Hgts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Lakewood Hgts, Atlanta 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.

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 Candler-McAfee; 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 Candler-McAfee.

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