Hail History

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Hail history for LaFayette, GA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 10, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Oct 6, 2014
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of LaFayette on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 6, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near LaFayette

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 10, 20251 in
quarter		Rock Spg
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from LaFayette		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 LaFayette by year

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When hail season peaks near LaFayette

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).

JanFeb1Mar4AprMay4JunJul1Aug1Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near LaFayette

Oct 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hawkins (0 mi from LaFayette)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail in LaFayette.

Jun 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cooper Hgts (9 mi from LaFayette)

Apr 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Acworth (8 mi from LaFayette)

Mar 12, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · La Fayette (5 mi from LaFayette)

Aug 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Bronco (4 mi from LaFayette)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of LaFayette

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 12, 2020EF2Oakton
8 mi from LaFayette		5.8 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jun 22, 2018EF0Lake Howard
3 mi from LaFayette		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near LaFayette

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of LaFayette since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on May 3, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedTrion
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedCooper Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202549 mph, estimatedLafayette Airport, Rock Spg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202555 mph, estimatedLake Howard
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202549 mph, estimatedOakton, Hawkins, Reo
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202570 mph, estimatedCedar Grove, Reo
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202545 mph, estimatedWelcome Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedWelcome Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202460 mph, estimatedMill Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202464 mph, estimatedNaomi, Lake Howard, Center Post
11 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 LaFayette; 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 LaFayette.

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