Hail — Cherokee, Georgia

2009-04-23 · near Woodstock, Cherokee, Georgia

Event narrative

Several reports of large hail were received from southern Cherokee county. The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail from southwest Cherokee county approximately six miles west-northwest of Woodstock into the city of Woodstock. Golf ball-sized hail was observed by the public in the southeast corner of the county, or about five miles east-southeast of Woodstock. The Fulton County EMA Director was in the area at the time and estimated wind gusts of 60 mph. However, no tree, power line, or structural damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

A strong shortwave, embedded within northwest flow aloft, combined with a very unstable surface air mass to result in the development of numerous northwest to southeastward moving large hail producing severe thunderstorms...primarily during the afternoon and evening hours. Many reports of quarter to golf ball-sized hail were received across primarily the northern half of the state during these hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 167806. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.