Hail history for Norcross, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norcross since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norcross
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 11, 2013
22 reports on 20 days since 1981 · #85 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Norcross
- 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 Norcross
The latest hail report in and around Norcross is from June 26, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norcross logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is about half the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #85 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norcross accounts for 12% of the 191 reports filed in Gwinnett County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 11, 2013 near 2.21 SW Pittman.
The busiest year was 1998, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norcross 0.1
- Gwinnett County 3.2
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norcross 3
- Gwinnett County 53
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norcross 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.21 SW Pittman | Gwinnett | $3.2 million | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 07:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Gwinnett | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSE Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Chamblee | De Kalb | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 55%
- 1–2 in 10 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSE Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.21 SW Pittman | Gwinnett | $3.2 million | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Winston | Douglas | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Chamblee | De Kalb | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Norcross | Gwinnett | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norcross
- Lilburn 8 km · 15
- Duluth 9 km · 21
- Tucker 10 km · 27
- Sandy Springs 15 km · 27
- Brookhaven 15 km · 13
- Stone Mountain 15 km · 13
- Alpharetta 16 km · 33
- Roswell 18 km · 43
Questions about hail in Norcross
How often does it hail in Norcross, Georgia?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norcross since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #85 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norcross?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norcross?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 11, 2013 near 2.21 SW Pittman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norcross?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Norcross had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 26, 2025.
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.