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Hail history for Chatsworth, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 26, 2011

Hail days since 200621

Days with hail 1 inch or larger16

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chatsworth on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Chatsworth

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	1 in quarter	Eton 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Chatsworth	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 2025	1 in quarter	Spring Place 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Chatsworth	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 Chatsworth by year

When hail season peaks near Chatsworth

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).

Largest hail storms near Chatsworth

May 26, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tails Creek (9 mi from Chatsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of large damaging hail from west of Tails Creek to northeast of Cherry Log were received from the Gilmer County Emergency Management Director, the public, and the Gilmer County 911 center. Quarter-sized hail was reported across the western part of the county from Tails Creek to northwest of Ellijay, as well as in Ellijay proper. As the storm moved into the northeast part of the county, the storm intensified producing golf ball to baseball-sized hail from just northeast of Ellijay to Cherry Log. The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported that baseball-sized hail caused considerable damage to vehicles along U.S. Highway 76/Georgia Highway 515 between Ellijay and

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Mountain (1 mi from Chatsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): Personnel at the Cohutta Lodge at Fort Mountain State Park observed golf ball-sized hail.

Mar 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chatsworth (5 mi from Chatsworth)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail near Eton and quarter-sized hail west of Chatsworth. Radar data suggests that at least quarter-sized hail continued east to northeast of Eton to near Conasauga Lake on the eastern border of the county.

Jul 21, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Keiths Mill (6 mi from Chatsworth)

Aug 17, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Five Springs (10 mi from Chatsworth)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chatsworth

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 8, 2024	EF1	Tails Creek 10 mi from Chatsworth	0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020	EF2	Treadwell 5 mi from Chatsworth	8.9 mi long, 860 yd wide
May 24, 2017	EF0	Elders 9 mi from Chatsworth	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 1, 2017	EF1	Spring Place 3 mi from Chatsworth	2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 4, 2011	EF0	Elders 10 mi from Chatsworth	1.8 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chatsworth

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chatsworth since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 49 mph on Jul 20, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 19, 2026	damage reported	North Georgia Speed, Chatsworth 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026	damage reported	Dawnville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026	damage reported	Dawnville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026	damage reported	Dawnville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	North Georgia Spee, Dawnville 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Fashion 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 2025	55 mph, estimated	Dalton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Spring Place, Ramhurst, Toonnerville 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Holley 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Keiths Mill 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 Chatsworth; 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 Chatsworth.

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