Hail History

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Hail history for Newnan, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 14, 20231.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.25 inFeb 18, 2009
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles229

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newnan on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Feb 18, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Newnan ranks #742 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Newnan

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

Hail days near Newnan by year

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When hail season peaks near Newnan

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (5).

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Largest hail storms near Newnan

Feb 18, 2009 · 4.25 in · Madras (9 mi from Newnan)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail was observed in far northeast Coweta county. Numerous reports of large hail were also received from northeast Coweta county. The hail fell from a supercell that tracked across the northeast part of the county from just south of Palmetto, along the Fulton-Coweta county line to just east of Cannongate along the Fayette county line. The large hail storm continued into northern Fayette county as well. The Coweta County Emergency Management County Director reported 4.25 inch diameter hail approximately four miles northeast of Madras near the Fulton county line. Several reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the public in the Cannongate area. Extensive damage to roofs a

Apr 19, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Handy (10 mi from Newnan)

National Weather Service description (English): A large hail storm traveled along the Heard-County line affecting much of far western Coweta county. A storm spotter and the public reported baseball-sized hail in the Powers Crossroads area of southwest Coweta county. Another storm spotter reported quarter-sized hail in Handy north of Powers Crossroads.

Jun 11, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Luthersville (7 mi from Newnan)

National Weather Service description (English): Report of 2 inch hail via social media in Moreland.

Jan 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · High Falls (10 mi from Newnan)

National Weather Service description (English): The Monroe County Emergency Management Director reported golf-ball sized hail across much of the northern part of the county.

Jun 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newnan (1 mi from Newnan)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to even one golf ball size, were received from the Newnan area. The public reported penny-sized hail at one location in the city, with golf ball-sized hail reported from the public at another location. The Newnan Times-Herald reported half-dollar-sized hail, and the Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail. Much of the hail fell within the town square of the city. The largest hail fell mostly in the time frame of 310 pm EDT to 315 pm EDT, with mainly penny-sized hail reported after 315 pm EDT.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newnan

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2025EF1Mc Bride
2 mi from Newnan
2.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 31, 2025EF0Mc Bride
2 mi from Newnan
5.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 27, 2024EF1Handy
9 mi from Newnan
3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF0Thomas Xrds
5 mi from Newnan
0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020EF0Newnan
1 mi from Newnan
0.3 mi long, 90 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020EF0Dresden
2 mi from Newnan
1.0 mi long, 90 yd wide
Feb 24, 2019EF1Bexton
7 mi from Newnan
2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 5, 2017EF1Thomas Xrds
8 mi from Newnan
4.0 mi long, 350 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015EF1Mc Collum
10 mi from Newnan
0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 28, 2013EF0Moreland
7 mi from Newnan
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 21, 2012EF1Newnan Coweta Co Airport
5 mi from Newnan
1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 22, 2011EF1St Charles
8 mi from Newnan
1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newnan

229 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newnan since 2006, on 114 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedDunaway Gardens, Newnan, Cannongate
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedSharpsburg, Cannongate, Roscoe
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedArnco-Sargent
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedMadras, Arnco-Sargent, Cannongate
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202670 mph, estimatedSargent, Dresden, Handy
9 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 10, 202670 mph, estimatedDresden, Handy, Newnan
11 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedThomas Xrds
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202555 mph, estimatedThomas Xrds
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202560 mph, estimatedThomas Xrds
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202555 mph, estimatedArnco Mills
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 Newnan; 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 Newnan.

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