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 33 hail storms within 25 miles of Sugar Hill, GA. Of those, 32 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 20 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Sugar Hill| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 26 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Minor | 1 event | Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 events |
| 2025 | 20 events |
| 2024 | 1 event |
| 2023 | 2 events |
| 2022 | 7 events |
2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Sugar Hill, with 20 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Sugar Hill 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. |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 . |
| 2025-05-02 | GNESVILLE COTTON MIL, GA | Significant | 1.25" | Estimated half dollar hail along thompson bridge road. |
| 2025-04-10 | LUMPKIN, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Public call reports hail estimated 1 inch in size near intersection of parker forest and dawson forest rd east. |
| 2025-04-10 | MARS HILL CROSSROADS, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail reported near summit overlook way. |
| 2025-04-10 | JUNO, GA | Severe | 1.75" | Golf ball sized hail reported along highway 53 near padgett road circle. |
| 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 | OAKWOOD, GA | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter sized hail reported along flat creek road. |
NOAA has recorded 331 high-wind events within 25 miles of Sugar Hill, GA in the past five years. Of those, 311 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Severe | 37 events |
| Significant | 274 events |
| Moderate | 20 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 1 ESE Reavis Mountain, GA | 45 | Moderate | — |
| 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. |
| 2026-10-10 | 1 SW Hollis Lathem Rese, GA | 46 | Significant | Weather station reports 46 mph wind gust per EM. |
| 2026-10-10 | 2 S Gainesville, GA | 47 | Significant | ASOS station KGVL Gainesville reports 47 mph wind gust. |
| 2026-10-10 | 2 SSE Gainesville, GA | 45 | Moderate | Mesonet station GA335 I-985 At Sr 53 Sr 60 Sr 365 reports 45 mph wind gust. |
| 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 | ROSWELL, GA | 60 | Significant | Em reports tree on structure at summit springs rd in sandy springs. |
| 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 | 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 | HOLCOMB, GA | 60 | Significant | The emergency manager relayed a report of a tree down 4.4 miles e of nelson. |
| 2026-03-16 | MC KEE, GA | 60 | Significant | Emergency manager reports a tree down in the 1000 block of howser mill 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. |
| 2026-03-16 | ARNOLD MILL, GA | 60 | Significant | Em reports tree down on structure along junalaska dr in tomahawk ga. |
| 2025-11-25 | NEWTOWN, GA | 45 | Moderate | A tree was downed on kimball bridge road at tuxford drive. |
| 2025-07-18 | NORCROSS, GA | 60 | Significant | Tree down on vehicles along Jimmy Carter Boulevard near Atlantic Drive. |
| 2025-07-18 | (PDK)DEKALB PEACHTRE, GA | 60 | Significant | ASOS at Dekalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) reported a gust to 60mph. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Sugar Hill was on July 4, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Sugar Hill averages roughly 7 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 32 of the 33 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Sugar Hill in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Sugar Hill-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 Sugar Hill. 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 Sugar Hill 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 ValidationSugar Hill 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.