Hail History

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Hail history for Cornelia, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 21, 2017
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cornelia on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Cornelia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Cornelia
1 hail report · closest near the center of Cornelia		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		New Switzerland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cornelia		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Mt Airy, Cornelia
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Cornelia		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 Cornelia by year

30607082093103112121311415116417181920121222232432526

When hail season peaks near Cornelia

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).

JanFeb4Mar7Apr6May7JunJulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cornelia

Jun 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hills (9 mi from Cornelia)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell from the north side of Clarkesville to Demorest. Golf ball size hail broke a car windshield in Clarkesville.

May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alto (8 mi from Cornelia)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball sized hail along Yona Homer Road.

Mar 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bellton (9 mi from Cornelia)

National Weather Service description (English): An amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail.

Jun 11, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mize (9 mi from Cornelia)

Apr 25, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Airy (3 mi from Cornelia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cornelia

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 25, 2024EF0Clarkesville
10 mi from Cornelia		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF1Raoul
7 mi from Cornelia		5.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF1Baldwin
2 mi from Cornelia		4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Mt Airy
3 mi from Cornelia		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Boydville
4 mi from Cornelia		3.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF1Boydville
9 mi from Cornelia		8.7 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cornelia

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cornelia since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 17, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedHollywood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026damage reportedPinefield Crossroa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPinefield Crossroad, Hollingsworth, Pinefield Crossroa
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedClarkesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202658 mph, estimatedAyersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedWoffords Settlement
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202563 mph, estimatedBoydville, Bellton, Raoul
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202558 mph, estimatedRaoul
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202460 mph, estimatedBellton, Habersham, Boydville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 1, 202458 mph, estimatedCornlia Hbrsham Airport
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 Cornelia; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Cornelia.

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