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Hail history for Norcross, GA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Feb 18, 2009

Hail days since 200648

Days with hail 1 inch or larger38

Tornadoes within 10 miles7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles214

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Norcross on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Feb 18, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Norcross

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 4, 2026	1 in quarter	Duluth 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Norcross	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 2025	1 in quarter	Roswell 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Norcross	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Roswell, Norcross 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Norcross	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2025	1 in quarter	Newtown 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Norcross	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 Norcross by year

When hail season peaks near Norcross

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and July (9).

Largest hail storms near Norcross

Feb 18, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lilburn (6 mi from Norcross)

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.

Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Duluth (5 mi from Norcross)

National Weather Service description (English): At least a dozen reports of large hail were received from many parts of Gwinnett county. Golf ball-sized hail fell near Lawrenceville and in Snellville. Penny to nickel-sized hail was reported in Duluth and Grayson. Other reports of penny to quarter-sized hail were received from Duluth, to Grayson, to south of Snellville.

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Duluth (5 mi from Norcross)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large damaging hail were received from the public across the northern half of Gwinnett county. Half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail was observed in Duluth, half-dollar-sized hail just south of Suwanee, and quarter-sized hail in the Lawrenceville area. The ground was covered three inches deep in some areas. Many vehicles were damaged. The public noted damage to guttering on some homes as well. The public noted that the hail was up to three inches deep in the Duluth area following the storm.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilburn (7 mi from Norcross)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail just south of Lilburn, quarter-sized hail just north of Snellville, and penny-sized hail near Grayson.

Apr 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tucker (6 mi from Norcross)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed penny-sized hail in the Tucker area and penny to golf ball-sized hail in the Stone Mountain area. Radar data suggests that large hail likely fell from Tucker to Stone Mountain and points just to the east.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Norcross

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Dec 29, 2024	EF0	Dunwoody 7 mi from Norcross	0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020	EF0	Luxomni 7 mi from Norcross	0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019	EF0	Warsaw 5 mi from Norcross	0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015	EF0	Rehoboth 7 mi from Norcross	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 13, 2013	EF1	Roswell 10 mi from Norcross	2.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 2, 2006	F2	Lees Mill 10 mi from Norcross	3.0 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jan 2, 2006	F1	Mc Donough 6 mi from Norcross	0.6 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Norcross

214 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Norcross since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 28, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 5, 2026	damage reported	Mechanicsville, Berkeley Lake 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026	damage reported	Norcross 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 2026	damage reported	Sandy Springs, Clarkston 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	Roswell 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 2026	damage reported	Lilburn 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026	damage reported	Lilburn, Mountain Park 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	Tucker, Snellville 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Sandy Springs, Pleasant Hill 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Roswell 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 2025	45 mph, estimated	Newtown 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 Norcross; 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 Norcross.

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