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Hail history for De Kalb County, GA
43 hail reports in De Kalb County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2007.
Cities in De Kalb County
- Brookhaven
41 hail days - Stonecrest
24 hail days - Dunwoody
47 hail days - Redan
32 hail days - Chamblee
48 hail days - Tucker
40 hail days - Candler-McAfee
34 hail days - Decatur
37 hail days - North Druid Hills
44 hail days - North Decatur
40 hail days - Belvedere Park
41 hail days - Druid Hills
44 hail days - Clarkston
43 hail days - Doraville
52 hail days - Scottdale
41 hail days - Panthersville
38 hail days - Gresham Park
37 hail days - Stone Mountain
38 hail days - Avondale Estates
40 hail days
Recent hail in De Kalb County
No hail was reported in De Kalb County in the last two years.
Hail days in De Kalb County by year
When hail season peaks in De Kalb County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in De Kalb County
178 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in De Kalb County since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 21, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Snapfinger, Collinsville, Gresham Park 10 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dekalb Peachtre 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Belvedere Park 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Vista Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Henrico, Panthersville, Panola 5 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Doraville, Dunwoody, North Atlanta 12 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Pendley Hills, Belvedere Park, North Decatur 15 wind reports |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 71 mph, measured | North Atlanta, Dekalb Peachtre, Pendley Hills 3 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Belt Jct, Vista Grove, Panthersville 7 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Deerwood Park, Stone Mountain, Stone Mt Airport 3 wind reports |
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 De Kalb County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).