DeKalb County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
DeKalb County, Georgia has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 60 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 40 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 19 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in DeKalb County
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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.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 555 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Chastain Memorial Park, or 7 miles east of Marietta. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1217 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near New Hope to near Panola Mountain State Park, and moving south at 30 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“Home with significant damage due to multiple trees down along 600 block of Northern Ave. (FFC)”
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Clarkston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Stone Mountain SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 646 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Milstead to Panola Mountain State Park to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and moving south 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 214 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lithonia, or near Conyers, moving east at 10 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...”
“At 204 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stockbridge, or near Jonesboro. This storm was nearly stationary. 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 401 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Richardson Park, or 8 miles southwest of Conyers, moving north at 5 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...”
- Wind 50 mph DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 636 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Stone Mountain, or 10 miles east of Decatur, moving southeast at 10 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...”
- Wind 50 mph DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 810 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sandtown, or near City of South Fulton, moving northeast 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...”
“At 336 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arabia Mountain, or 7 miles west of Conyers, moving east at 15 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... Conyers, Milstead, Arabia Mountain, and Panola Mountain State Park.”
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 343 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Six Flags Over Georgia, or near City of South Fulton, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 427 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lakeview Estates, or 7 miles northwest of Conyers, moving east 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...”
“At 346 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Vinings, or 7 miles north of Atlanta, moving east at 15 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Campbellton, or near City of South Fulton, moving east 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. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”
“At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lakewood Park, or near Atlanta, moving northeast at 30 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.”
- Wind 50 mph DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Decatur SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 637 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jonesboro, moving north at 5 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 627 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hapeville, or 7 miles south of Atlanta. This storm was nearly stationary. 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...”
“At 503 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Tucker, or 7 miles south of Peachtree Corners. This storm was nearly stationary. 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 0.75" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Tucker SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 337 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Magnet, or near Conyers, 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 259 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Avondale Estates, or over Decatur, moving west at 5 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“NWS employee reports several trees down in roadway on I285 near Bouldercrest Rd Southeast. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Gresham Park SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 800 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Lake Lanier Islands to near Austell to near I 20 Welcome Center, and moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind 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 DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 531 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Cannongate to near McDonough, and moving northeast 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 DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 426 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bolton, or near Atlanta, 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 427 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to near Lovejoy, and moving northeast at 10 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 202 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Midtown, or over Atlanta, moving northeast at 35 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 816 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Redan, or 9 miles northwest of Conyers, moving east at 40 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 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 MPH. On the ground for 2.7 miles at 135 yards max width. Numerous trees snapped or uprooted including 3 onto homes narrowly missing res (FFC)”
“Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road. (FFC)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 SSW Snapfinger SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Snapfinger SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Snapfinger SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Gresham Park SPC verified report
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 447 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Conley to Fayetteville, and moving east 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. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”
- Wind 50 mph DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 639 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Riverdale, or near Jonesboro, moving north at 15 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 410 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Flippen, or near McDonough, moving northeast at 15 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...”
- Hail 0.88" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, January 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1120 AM EST, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Palmetto, or 10 miles south of City of South Fulton, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado. Impact: While winds should result in minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects, this storm has also exhibited localized rotation.”
- Wind 50 mph DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1243 AM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Hightower to Austell, and moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind 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 DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 8, 2025
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 413 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Arabia Mountain, or near Conyers, moving east at 35 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 331 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Hapeville, or 7 miles south of Atlanta, moving east at 30 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" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" DeKalb County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in DeKalb County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 60 severe weather events in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County recently?
Yes — 40 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
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