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Hail history for Druid Hills, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20251 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

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

Hail days since 200644

Days with hail 1 inch or larger29

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles275

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Druid Hills on 44 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 Druid Hills

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 26, 2025	1 in quarter	East Pt, Bolton 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Druid Hills	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 Druid Hills by year

When hail season peaks near Druid Hills

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (9).

Largest hail storms near Druid Hills

Jun 12, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stone Mountain (10 mi from Druid Hills)

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 Druid Hills)

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.

Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chamblee (7 mi from Druid Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported nickel to golf-ball sized hail across northern DeKalb county from Chamblee to Tucker.

Apr 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vinings (10 mi from Druid Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of penny, quarter, and golf ball-sized hail received from the Smyrna and Vinings area in eastern Cobb county. This was the second of four severe thunderstorms to impact Cobb county during the evening of April 23rd.

Sep 27, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sandy Spgs (10 mi from Druid Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the Sandy Springs area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Druid Hills

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 10, 2020	EF0	Glen Haven 8 mi from Druid Hills	1.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 10, 2018	EF0	Fort Mc Pherson 6 mi from Druid Hills	1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 4, 2017	EF0	Atlanta Intl. Airport 10 mi from Druid Hills	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 4, 2017	EF0	Avondale Estates 5 mi from Druid Hills	1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016	EF1	Bolton 7 mi from Druid Hills	1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015	EF0	Rehoboth 9 mi from Druid Hills	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 14, 2014	EF0	Bolton 7 mi from Druid Hills	1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF1	Vista Grove 3 mi from Druid Hills	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2008	EF2	Atlanta 6 mi from Druid Hills	4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Druid Hills

275 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Druid Hills since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 28, 2024.

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, Clarkston 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	damage reported	Lakewood Park, Decatur 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage reported	Sandy Springs 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Tucker 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Sandy Springs 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Gresham Park, Henrico 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 2025	55 mph, estimated	Adamsville, Atlanta 2 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 Druid Hills; 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 Druid Hills.

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