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 64 hail storms within 25 miles of Sandy Springs, GA. Of those, 62 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 35 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Sandy Springs| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Destructive | 3 events | Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage |
| Severe | 16 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 43 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 | 2 events |
| 2025 | 35 events |
| 2024 | 1 event |
| 2023 | 19 events |
| 2022 | 7 events |
2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Sandy Springs, with 35 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Sandy Springs 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 | Duluth, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Storm Spotter reported 1 inch hail in Duluth, GA. |
| 2025-09-06 | OAK GROVE, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Several reports of dime to quarter sized hail along Hwy 92 from Acworth to west of Woodstock. |
| 2025-09-06 | MARIETTA MCCOLUM ARP, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Report of 1 inch hail near Ashley Forest north of Kennesaw. |
| 2025-06-27 | FOREST PARK, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public reports quarter-sized hail in Forest Park. |
| 2025-06-27 | ROSWELL, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Mping report of 1 inch hail between Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners. |
| 2025-06-27 | ATLANTA HARTSFIELD I, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Mping report of 1 inch hail. |
| 2025-06-27 | OAK GROVE, GA | Significant | 1.25" | Mping report of 1.25 inch hail. |
| 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 | LELAND, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public report of quarter-sized hail reported near Mableton. |
| 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 | RED OAK, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public report of quarter-sized hail in southwest College Park, near I-285. |
| 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 | EAST PT, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public shared video of quarter-sized hail between College Park and East Point. |
| 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. |
NOAA has recorded 500 high-wind events within 25 miles of Sandy Springs, GA in the past five years. Of those, 476 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 75 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 59 events |
| Significant | 417 events |
| Moderate | 24 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 1 WSW Hartsfield-Jackso, GA | 47 | Significant | ASOS station KATL Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson) reports 47 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-10-10 | Canton, GA | 40 | Moderate | Measured at the Cherokee County Courthouse. |
| 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. |
| 2026-06-14 | 3 S Mountain Park, GA | 50 | Significant | Mesonet station FW9021 Roswell. |
| 2026-03-16 | MIDWAY, GA | 60 | Significant | The emergency manager reported a tree down blocking part of the roadway at maroney mill road and burnt hickory road. |
| 2026-03-16 | LITHIA SPGS, GA | 60 | Significant | The emergency manager relayed a report of a downed tree blocking the entire roadway at thornton road and westfork boulevard. |
| 2026-03-16 | MIDWAY, GA | 60 | Significant | The emergency manager relayed a report of a tree down blocking access to a mobile home along the 2300 block of fairburn road. |
| 2026-03-16 | BEN HILL, GA | 60 | Significant | Broadcast media reports a tree down on a home along dale lane. No injuries. |
| 2026-03-16 | LITHIA SPGS, GA | 60 | Significant | The emergency manager relayed a report of a tree down on two vehicles near Lorene Ln. |
| 2026-03-16 | NEW HOPE, GA | 60 | Significant | The emergency manager relayed a report of a tree in the road near mount tabor church road and chastain drive. |
| 2026-03-16 | MIDWAY, GA | 60 | Significant | The emergency manager relayed a report of a tree down blocking one lane of traffic near the sunrise memorial gardens on veterans memorial highway. |
| 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 | 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. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Sandy Springs was on July 4, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Sandy Springs averages roughly 13 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 62 of the 64 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Sandy Springs in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Sandy Springs-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 Sandy Springs. 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 Sandy Springs 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 ValidationSandy Springs 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.