Fayette 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 Fayette County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 25 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 40 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 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 Fayette 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 434 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Madras, or near Newnan, moving southeast at 10 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... Newnan, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Palmetto, Cannongate, Thomas Crossroads, and Madras.”
“At 341 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Union City, or 8 miles northwest of Jonesboro, moving southeast at 10 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 757 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Digbey, or 12 miles south of Fayetteville, moving north at 15 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 Fayette 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 151 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Riverdale, or 8 miles northwest of Jonesboro. This storm was nearly stationary. 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 447 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fayetteville. 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... Fayetteville, Riverdale, Lovejoy, Bonanza, and Irondale.”
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 139 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Thomas Crossroads, or near Newnan, moving east at 25 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 621 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong winds ahead of a thunderstorm near East Newnan, or near Newnan, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind preceding rain or lightning. Impact: Strong winds will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.”
“At 617 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bill Arp, or 7 miles southwest of Douglasville, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 306 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cannongate, or 8 miles northeast of Newnan, 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...”
“At 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fairburn, or 7 miles south of City of South Fulton, moving west 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 3 W Inman SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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.”
“At 114 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sharpsburg, or 8 miles east of Newnan, moving east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 727 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gay, or 8 miles northeast of Greenville, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 504 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Digbey, or 12 miles west of Griffin, moving north at 15 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 Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 457 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Turin, or 10 miles southeast of Newnan, moving north 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 403 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Union City, or 7 miles north of Fayetteville, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1046 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sharpsburg, or near Newnan, moving east at 50 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Peachtree City Police relayed a report of a downed tree and power lines near Highway 54 and Stevens Entry. Time estimated by radar. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Peachtree City 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 Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down at Dividend Drive near Falcon Drive. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Peachtree City SPC verified report
Monday, March 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1042 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Sandtown to near Cannongate to near Hogansville, and moving southeast 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 927 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Gay, or 8 miles northeast of Greenville, moving east at 25 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" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 610 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Fayetteville, moving north at 20 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" Fayette 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 Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Fayette County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 40 severe weather events in Fayette 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 Fayette County recently?
Yes — 25 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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