Snellville Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Snellville, GA

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 30 hail storms within 25 miles of Snellville, GA. Of those, 29 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 ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 14 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Snellville Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Severe8 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant21 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Snellville Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
20263 events
202514 events
20241 event
20238 events
20224 events

2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Snellville, with 14 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Snellville typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Snellville Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Snellville

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA 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.
2025-06-26 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.
2025-06-25 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 MARS HILL CROSSROADS, GA Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail reported near summit overlook way.
2025-04-10 SUGAR HILL, GA Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail reported near drake street and swimming pool road.
2025-04-10 MARS HILL CROSSROADS, GA Severe 1.75" Golf ball size hail reported on ga 400 near exit 13.
2025-04-10 HOG MTN, GA Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail reported on morgan chase drive ne.
2025-04-10 SELLS, GA Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail reported near mulberry greens lane and swamp willow court.
2025-04-10 BRASELTON, GA Significant 1.00" Mping report of quarter size hail .
2024-08-29 ALPHARETTA, GA Significant 1.25" Trained spotter and Mping reported up to half dollar size hail between Roswell and Alpharetta north and east of GA 140 and generally south of GA9/GA120.
2023-06-14 WALNUT GROVE, GA Significant 1.00" Report from Mping of 1 inch hail.
2023-06-11 HOG MTN, GA Significant 1.00" Report of 1 inch hail via social media on Brisbane drive in Dacula.

Wind Storm History — Snellville Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 459 high-wind events within 25 miles of Snellville, GA in the past five years. Of those, 437 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 75 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe44 events
Significant393 events
Moderate22 events

Recent Wind Events Near Snellville

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-18 3 SSE Rest Haven, GA 48 Significant Tree Down on Old Hamilton Mill Road NE.
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 COVINGTON, GA 60 Significant A couple trees downed on the west side of town off clark st.
2026-03-16 PANNELL, GA 55 Significant Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of pannell road and old monroe madison highway.
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 WALNUT GROVE, GA 60 Significant EM reports multiple trees down along Jersey Walnut Grove Rd.
2025-11-25 NEWTOWN, GA 45 Moderate A tree was downed on kimball bridge road at tuxford drive.
2025-08-21 ATLANTA, GA 40 Moderate Large tree limbs downed due to thunderstorm winds near Dekalb and Moreland Ave.

Frequently Asked Questions About Snellville Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Snellville, GA?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Snellville was on July 4, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Snellville?

Snellville averages roughly 6 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 29 of the 30 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Snellville?

The largest documented hail near Snellville in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Snellville-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in GA?

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.

How do I check hail history for a specific Snellville address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Snellville. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Snellville

If your property in or near Snellville 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.

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Why Snellville's Location Matters for Hail

Snellville 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.

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