Hail history for Lula, GA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 9, 20241.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 21, 2017

Hail days since 200618

Days with hail 1 inch or larger9

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles84

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lula on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Lula

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

Hail days near Lula by year

When hail season peaks near Lula

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (4).

Largest hail storms near Lula

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gainesville (9 mi from Lula)

National Weather Service description (English): A storm spotter observed golf ball-sized hail just northwest of Lula. The public observed ping-pong ball-sized hail approximately five miles north of Gainesville along near Georgia Highway 284/Clarks Bridge Road.

May 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alto (4 mi from Lula)

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 (3 mi from Lula)

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

May 9, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Yonah (9 mi from Lula)

Apr 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Baldwin (8 mi from Lula)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lula

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 13, 2020	EF1	Raoul 5 mi from Lula	5.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020	EF1	Baldwin 9 mi from Lula	4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019	EF1	Brookton 7 mi from Lula	2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 15, 2014	EF1	Homer 10 mi from Lula	7.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008	EF1	White Sulphur 5 mi from Lula	0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lula

84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lula since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 17, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 17, 2026	damage reported	Gainesville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 2026	damage reported	Gillsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	Clermont, Lula, Gillsville 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 2026	damage reported	Lula 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026	damage reported	Gillsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 2025	58 mph, estimated	New Holland 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Gainesville, White Sulphur 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Brookton, Clermont, Bellton 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Raoul 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Clermont, Brookton, Bellton 4 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 Lula; 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 Lula.

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