Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 42 hail storms within 25 miles of Duluth, GA. Of those, 40 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 23 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Duluth| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 2 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 8 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 30 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 1 event | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Minor | 1 event | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 events |
| 2025 | 23 events |
| 2024 | 1 event |
| 2023 | 9 events |
| 2022 | 6 events |
2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Duluth, with 23 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Duluth typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | 2 NE Snellville, GA | Minor | 0.25" | Pea sized hail in Snellville, GA. |
| 2026-07-04 | Dacula, GA | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2026-07-04 | Duluth, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Storm Spotter reported 1 inch hail in Duluth, GA. |
| 2025-06-27 | ROSWELL, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Mping report of 1 inch hail between Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners. |
| 2025-06-27 | OAK GROVE, GA | Significant | 1.25" | Mping report of 1.25 inch hail. |
| 2025-06-27 | HOLLY SPGS, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Nickel to quarter-sized hail reported in Holly Springs. |
| 2025-06-26 | OAKDALE, GA | Significant | 1.25" | Public report of half-dollar sized hail near the Vinings Estates area, just south of Smyrna. |
| 2025-06-26 | BOLTON, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public report of 1-inch hail at James Jackson Pkwy and Bolton Rd NW. |
| 2025-06-26 | ROSWELL, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public report of 1-inch hail near Ison Rd NE and Roswell Road. |
| 2025-06-26 | ROSWELL, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public report of 1 inch hail. |
| 2025-06-26 | NORCROSS, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Picture with hail next to quarter from public near the intersection of N Peachtree Rd and Starcross Ct. |
| 2025-06-26 | CRABAPPLE, GA | Severe | 1.75" | Public report of golf-ball sized hail on Crabapple Lake Ct. |
| 2025-06-26 | ROSWELL, GA | Severe | 1.50" | Public report hail the size of walnuts, or one and a half inches, near the intersection of Northcliff Trace and Stoneglen Close. |
| 2025-06-26 | BIRMINGHAM, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Media relayed report of 1-inch hail at Birmingham Rd and Freemanville Rd. |
| 2025-06-25 | NEWTOWN, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public submitted photo of melted hail stone that appears to be at least an inch in diameter, possibly a bit larger. Location was 1100 block of Seale Dr. in Alpharetta. |
| 2025-05-02 | BIRMINGHAM, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Spotter reported quarter sized hail in milton . |
| 2025-04-10 | WOODSTOCK, GA | Destructive | 2.50" | Several reports of hail ranging in size from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches on the northwest side of Woodstock GA. |
| 2025-04-10 | WOODSTOCK, GA | Destructive | 2.00" | Public report of two inch hail near Horseshoe Bend and Dreamcatcher Drive. |
| 2025-04-10 | MARS HILL CROSSROADS, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail reported near summit overlook way. |
| 2025-04-10 | WOODSTOCK, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail reported near state route 92 and trickum road. |
NOAA has recorded 422 high-wind events within 25 miles of Duluth, GA in the past five years. Of those, 401 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 52 events |
| Significant | 349 events |
| Moderate | 21 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 2 ENE Cumming, GA | 45 | Moderate | Mesonet station 1076W 1.6 NE Cumming (WEATHERSTEM) reports 45 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-10-10 | Free Home, GA | 42 | Moderate | Measured at Cherokee County Fire Station 4. Time Estimated. |
| 2026-08-18 | 3 SSE Rest Haven, GA | 48 | Significant | Tree Down on Old Hamilton Mill Road NE. |
| 2026-06-14 | 3 S Mountain Park, GA | 50 | Significant | Mesonet station FW9021 Roswell. |
| 2026-03-16 | COLLINSVILLE, GA | 70 | Severe | Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of rock springs road and rock port drive. |
| 2026-03-16 | ROSWELL, GA | 60 | Significant | Em reports tree on structure at summit springs rd in sandy springs. |
| 2026-03-16 | HENRICO, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of bouldercrest road and moore road. |
| 2026-03-16 | LAKEVIEW ESTATES, GA | 60 | Significant | Public reports trees and power lines down near the intersection of bonds lake road and irwin bridge road. |
| 2026-03-16 | GRESHAM PARK, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of bouldercrest road and key road. |
| 2026-03-16 | SNAPFINGER, GA | 70 | Severe | Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of rock springs road and timor trail. |
| 2026-03-16 | BERMUDA, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of rogers lake road and scales road. |
| 2026-03-16 | SNAPFINGER, GA | 64 | Severe | Broadcast media reports a tree down on a home along tarragon drive. No injuries. |
| 2026-03-16 | GRESHAM PARK, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree and wires down near the intersection of canaan court and clifton church road. |
| 2026-03-16 | LITHONIA, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of maddox road and rock chapel road. |
| 2026-03-16 | PANOLA, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree down near the intersection of panola road and snapfinger road. |
| 2026-03-16 | GRESHAM PARK, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree down along loring court. |
| 2026-03-16 | LOGANVILLE, GA | 49 | Significant | Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of rock street and c s floyd road. |
| 2026-03-16 | YOUTH, GA | 55 | Significant | Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of center hill church road and gum creek lane. |
| 2026-03-16 | HICKORY FLAT, GA | 64 | Severe | Public reported damage to roof, fence and outdoor furniture at a location near hickory road and stringer road. |
| 2026-03-16 | HICKORY FLAT, GA | 64 | Severe | Em reported multiple trees down along tamarack trail near canton. One tree fell on a house with pictures showing significant damage to a home. No injuries reported. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Duluth was on July 4, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Duluth averages roughly 8 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 40 of the 42 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Duluth in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Duluth-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in GA cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Duluth. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Duluth took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationDuluth sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.