Hail history for Duluth, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Duluth since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Duluth
- Last hail
- Jun 24, 2015
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 7, 1998
21 reports on 18 days since 1996 · #89 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Duluth
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Duluth
The latest hail report in and around Duluth is from June 24, 2015, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Duluth logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #89 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Duluth accounts for 11% of the 191 reports filed in Gwinnett County.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Georgia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 7, 1998 near Duluth.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 1998, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Duluth 0.5
- Gwinnett County 3.2
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Duluth 9
- Gwinnett County 53
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Duluth 10%
- Gwinnett County 3%
- Median Georgia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Duluth | Gwinnett | $5K | 23:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WSW Duluth | Gwinnett | $2.0 million | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Duluth | Gwinnett | $2.1 million | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 57%
- 1–2 in 7 33%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.4 ENE Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3 ESE Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 WNW Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SE Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WSW Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 WSW Duluth | Gwinnett | $2.0 million | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Duluth | Gwinnett | $2.1 million | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Young Harris | Towns | — | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Powder Spgs | Cobb | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 11, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Duluth | Gwinnett | — | 03:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Duluth
- Norcross 9 km · 22
- Suwanee 10 km · 10
- Lilburn 12 km · 15
- Alpharetta 14 km · 33
- Lawrenceville 16 km · 25
- Tucker 18 km · 27
- Roswell 19 km · 43
- Buford 20 km · 27
Questions about hail in Duluth
How often does it hail in Duluth, Georgia?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Duluth since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Duluth?
Most reports come in April, June, February. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Duluth?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 7, 1998 near Duluth. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Duluth?
The most recent report in this data is from June 24, 2015 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Duluth had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Duluth since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 24, 2015.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.