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Hail history for Redan, GA
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
When hail season peaks near Redan
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).
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
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | EF0 | Snapfinger 7 mi from Redan |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | Camp Smyrna 7 mi from Redan |
| Jan 3, 2023 | EF0 | Klondike 4 mi from Redan |
| Oct 10, 2020 | EF0 | Glen Haven 5 mi from Redan |
| May 4, 2017 | EF0 | Avondale Estates 7 mi from Redan |
| Nov 18, 2015 | EF0 | Rehoboth 7 mi from Redan |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Magnet 9 mi from Redan |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Decatur 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Conyers 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | damage reported | Scottdale, Stone Mountain, Clarkston 6 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage reported | Lilburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage reported | Lilburn, Mountain Park 5 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Centerville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Snellville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Snapfinger, Collinsville, Gresham Park 8 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Trickem 1 wind report |
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.
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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 Redan.
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