Forsyth County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Forsyth County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 24 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 7 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 Forsyth 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.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 423 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, or near Cumming, 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 518 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cumming. 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... Cumming, Sugar Hill, Matt, Drew, Silver City, Chestatee, Oscarville, Ducktown, Coal Mountain, and Brookwood.”
- Hail 0.75" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Coal Mountain SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1108 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Oscarville, or 9 miles northeast of Cumming, moving north 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1116 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Brookwood, or near Cumming, moving south at 20 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 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 657 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Matt, or near Cumming, moving east at 20 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 Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 209 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lathemtown, or 10 miles northwest of Cumming, 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" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 342 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cumming, 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... Cumming, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Drew, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, and Lake Lanier Islands.”
- Hail 0.25" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 539 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lake Lanier Islands, or near Cumming. 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 0.25" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 205 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Suwanee, or near Lawrenceville, moving west 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" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 831 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fausett Lake, or 9 miles northwest of Dawsonville, moving east at 40 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" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — 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 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 Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Suwanee, or 7 miles northeast of Peachtree Corners, moving north 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 723 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Coal Mountain, or near Cumming, moving north 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... Dawsonville, Dougherty, Matt, Silver City, Coal Mountain, Hightower, and McKee.”
- Hail 0.25" Forsyth 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" Forsyth County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Forsyth County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 24 severe weather events in Forsyth County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Forsyth County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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