Cherokee County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Cherokee County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 29 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 49 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 20 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Cherokee County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 924 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mount Bethel, or near Mountain Park, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 856 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Canton. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Canton, Ball Ground, Nelson, Waleska, Buffington, Lake Arrowhead, Salacoa Valley, and Reavis Mountain.”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees downed across roadway at intersection of Trickum Rd and Barnes Rd. (FFC)”
“Trees and powerlines downed across roadway on Lakeview Drive. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 3 E Woodstock SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Canton SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1028 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Jasper to Talmo, and moving southwest at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”
“At 1150 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Hobgood Park to near Snellville, and moving southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Hickory Flat. tree down reported near Lakeview Terrace. (FFC)”
“Tree down near the intersection of Harmony Lake Drive and Lake View terrace. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Hickory Flat SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Hickory Flat SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Hickory Flat SPC verified report
Saturday, July 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Euharlee, or near Cartersville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rome, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 319 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Acworth, or 8 miles southeast of Cartersville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
“At 329 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Marietta, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 457 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pine Log, or 13 miles north of Cartersville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 340 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near White, or 10 miles north of Cartersville, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 311 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Kennesaw, or 8 miles northwest of Marietta, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees reported down near Lower Union Hill Road and Thomas Road. (FFC)”
“Trees reported down off Little Refuge Road. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown Hickory Flat SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Lake Arrowhead SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Oak Grove SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 734 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Union Hill to New Hope, and moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”
- Wind 50 mph Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 913 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cartersville, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 428 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Lake Arrowhead to Sutallee to Kellogg Creek, and moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects.”
“At 405 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Shannon to near Folsom to Red Top Mountain State Park, and moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1032 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over White, or 8 miles north of Cartersville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 254 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Drew, or near Cumming, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cumming, Free Home, Matt, Drew, Holbrook, Ducktown, Coal Mountain, and Hightower.”
“At 230 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sweat Mountain, or near Mountain Park, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mountain Park, Roswell, Alpharetta, Woodstock, Sweat Mountain, and Sandy Plains.”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 731 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lathemtown, or 11 miles northeast of Canton, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 845 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cartersville, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Em reports tree down on structure along Junalaska Dr in Tomahawk GA. (FFC)”
“The Emergency Manager relayed a report of a destroyed 16x30 outbuilding 6.8 miles SW of Tate. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 3 N Mountain Park SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 W Ball Ground SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Little River Landing SPC verified report
Thursday, February 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 727 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Fairmount, or 14 miles east of Calhoun, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 707 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Folsom, or 7 miles southeast of Calhoun, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cherokee County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Cherokee County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Cherokee County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Cherokee County recently?
Yes — 29 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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