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DeKalb County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

DeKalb County, Georgia has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 62 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 40 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of DeKalb County, Georgia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
DeKalb County, Georgia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

DeKalb County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across DeKalb County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

62
Events (12 mo)
40
Hail
21
Wind
1
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
Sep 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 16, 2026 tornado event near 1 SSW Snapfinger, DeKalb County, Georgia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 16, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 1 SSW Snapfinger. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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, September 19, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 19, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 659 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over La Vista, or near Decatur, moving southwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“Public report of a tree down on Superior Ave in Decatur. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Decatur

Friday, September 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 11, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 447 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Arabia Mountain to Jersey to near Hard Labor Creek State Park, and moving northeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 312 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mountain Park, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 638 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Milstead, or over Conyers, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“At 607 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Peachtree Corners, moving southwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1030 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Mount Bethel to near Douglasville to Eubank Lake, and moving southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 455 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Richardson Park, or 8 miles southwest of Conyers, moving southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“Home with significant damage due to multiple trees down along 600 block of Northern Ave. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Clarkston

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Friday, July 3, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“NWS employee reports several trees down in roadway on I285 near Bouldercrest Rd Southeast. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Gresham Park

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Monday, March 16, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Snapfinger

“Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Snapfinger

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

Friday, March 6, 2026

7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, March 6, 2026 storm activity in DeKalb County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · DeKalb County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in DeKalb County, GA?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 62 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.

Did it hail in DeKalb County recently?

Yes — 40 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in DeKalb County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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