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Hail history for Decatur, GA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 26, 20231.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

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

Hail days since 200637

Days with hail 1 inch or larger22

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles270

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Decatur on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Decatur

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

Hail days near Decatur by year

When hail season peaks near Decatur

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (7).

Largest hail storms near Decatur

Jun 12, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stone Mountain (7 mi from 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 in (hen egg) · Lilburn (10 mi from 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 (4 mi from 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 (7 mi from 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 24, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deerwood Park (2 mi from Decatur)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Decatur

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 16, 2026	EF0	Snapfinger 8 mi from Decatur	2.8 mi long, 135 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020	EF0	Glen Haven 6 mi from Decatur	1.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 10, 2018	EF0	Fort Mc Pherson 8 mi from Decatur	1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 4, 2017	EF0	Avondale Estates 3 mi from Decatur	1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016	EF1	Bolton 9 mi from Decatur	1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015	EF0	Rehoboth 7 mi from Decatur	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 14, 2014	EF0	Bolton 10 mi from Decatur	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF1	Vista Grove 4 mi from Decatur	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF2	Atlanta 8 mi from Decatur	4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Decatur

270 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Decatur since 2006, on 125 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 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Snapfinger, Gresham Park, Henrico 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 2025	40 mph, estimated	Atlanta 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Dekalb Peachtre 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	30 mph, estimated	Lakewood Hgts 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 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 Decatur.

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