Hail History

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Hail history for Redan, GA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 24, 20211 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 15, 2008
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles198

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Redan on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Redan ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Redan

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

Hail days near Redan by year

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When hail season peaks near Redan

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).

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Largest hail storms near Redan

Mar 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Conyers (5 mi from Redan)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operators relayed reports of golf ball to baseball-sized hail across the northern half of Rockdale county. The baseball-sized hail was observed about three miles north of Conyers at the J. H. Elementary school and at several other locations across the northern portion of the county.

Jun 12, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stone Mountain (2 mi from Redan)

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.

Feb 18, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lilburn (9 mi from Redan)

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.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilburn (8 mi from Redan)

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 (9 mi from Redan)

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 Redan

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 16, 2026EF0Snapfinger
7 mi from Redan
2.8 mi long, 135 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Camp Smyrna
7 mi from Redan
9.5 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF0Klondike
4 mi from Redan
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 10, 2020EF0Glen Haven
5 mi from Redan
1.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 4, 2017EF0Avondale Estates
7 mi from Redan
1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015EF0Rehoboth
7 mi from Redan
0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0Magnet
9 mi from Redan
9.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Redan

198 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Redan since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 21, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedDecatur
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedConyers
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 2026damage reportedScottdale, Stone Mountain, Clarkston
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 2026damage reportedLilburn
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026damage reportedLilburn, Mountain Park
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedCenterville
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSnellville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedCenterville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202670 mph, estimatedSnapfinger, Collinsville, Gresham Park
8 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedTrickem
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 Redan; 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 Redan.

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