Hail History

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Hail history for Snellville, GA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 19, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Feb 18, 2009
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles190

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Snellville on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Feb 18, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Snellville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 19, 20260.25 in
pea
Snellville
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Snellville
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Snellville by year

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When hail season peaks near Snellville

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (7).

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Largest hail storms near Snellville

Feb 18, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Loganville (7 mi from Snellville)

National Weather Service description (English): Large to very large hail was observed by the public and storm spotters across Walton county from Loganville, to Monroe, to Good Hope. Three inch-diameter hail was reported from Loganville to Bold Spring along the Gwinnett county line, while quarter to golf ball-sized hail was observed from Monroe to east of Good Hope. Golf ball-sized hail was also observed around Between.

Jul 21, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dacula (10 mi from Snellville)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of tennis ball size hail near the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 316 was received over social media.

Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Conyers (9 mi from Snellville)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of large hail, ranging in size from pennies to golf balls, were received from the public across Rockdale county from Conyers to the southern part of the county near the Henry county line. Golf ball-sized hail was reported in the city of Conyers.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilburn (6 mi from Snellville)

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) · Lilburn (7 mi from Snellville)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail just west of Snellville and half-dollar-sized hail in the Snellville area. Amateur radio operators reported quarter-sized hail in the Lilburn area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Snellville

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 10, 2020EF0Luxomni
5 mi from Snellville
0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Snellville

190 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Snellville since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 21, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 29, 2026damage reportedStone Mountain
2 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, Lawrenceville, Grayson
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedPleasant Hill, Centerville, Loganville
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedLithonia, Bermuda, Loganville
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedBerkeley Lake
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202564 mph, estimatedBerkeley Lake, Trickem
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202560 mph, estimatedLoganville
2 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 Snellville; 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 Snellville.

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