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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30028

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30028 from March 7, 1975 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30028 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30028

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
6:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DR. BRAMBLETT AND PLEASANT GROVE RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Matt, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Silver City, GA
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL BETWEEN QUARTER AND HALF DOLLAR SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Coal Mountain, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 9 AND HOPEWELL ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Coal Mountain, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2015
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Dawson County · 10,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Dawson County 911 Center reported quarter sized hail near Silver City. One tree was also reported blown down in north Dawson County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Silver City, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2013
7:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media and the public reported golf ball sized hail northwest of Cumming.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Heardville, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 13, 2011
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Forsyth County 911 Center relayed a report of nickel-sized hail from the northwest part of the county, just south of Hightower. In addition, one large oak tree was uprooted on Karr Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Cumming, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near Coal Mountain.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Coal Mtn, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
1:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of dime to nickel-sized hail were received from the public throughout the Coal Mountain and north side of Cumming areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Coal Mtn, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed quarter-sized hail near and west of Cumming.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ducktown, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
4:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Forsyth County 911 Center and the public reported mostly penny-sized hail near the Dawson county on Georgia Highway 400 and at other locations in northeast Forsyth county from Silver City to Oscarville. One report of quarter-sized hail was received. One tree was down on Waldruf Road in the northeast part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Silver City, GA
1.25″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
4:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Dawson County · 10,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed ping pong-ball-sized hail near the Forsyth county line, from just north of Silver City to three miles south-southeast of Dougherty. Hail was observed on Georgia 400 just south of Dougherty.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Dawsonville, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
1:59 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail in far southern Toombs county south of Cedar Crossing. Golf ball-sized hail damaged at least 10 percent of the cabbage crop with an estimated damage to crops of $5,000 alone. The Macon Telegraph reported that nickel-sized hail was observed in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Cedar Crossing, GA
0.75″ hail
Sep 27, 2003
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Free Home, GA
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2001
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30028
Dawson County · 10,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Dawson County Emergency Management Director witnessed golf ball size hail for several minutes in a rural area near the Forsyth county line, about 3 miles southeast of Lumpkin in extreme southeast Forsyth county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Landrum, GA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 30028

31 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines downed along Hester Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Free Home, GA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in parking lot on 3000 block of Settingdown Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coal Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and large tree limbs were downed along Hightower Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hightower, GA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down at the intersection of Edwards Mill Road and Newt Green Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Free Home, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at Watson Road and Watson Farms Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Ducktown, GA
68 mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 1914W Forsyth Public Safety Complex.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coal Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along Tallant Road with one tree falling onto a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Coal Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of numerous trees with their tops sheared off in the Fields Pond neighborhood in N Forsyth county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Matt, GA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
5:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Matt, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A SNAPPED TREE BLOWN DOWN AND SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGING A GOLF CART ON MAGNOLIA CREEK DR
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Matt, GA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2019
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SETTINGDOWN ROAD AND HAMPTON PARK DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Coal Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON SETTINGDOWN ROAD NEAR GA 400.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Coal Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN JANTON WAY NEAR RILEY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Silver City, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF CUMMING HWY AND COUNTY LINE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ducktown, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF 5-6 TREES AND MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN ON ROB COURT IN CUMMING... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Coal Mountain, GA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30028

2 reports
UNK category
May 1, 2017
2:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO DEVELOPED ALONG A LINE OF MAINLY SHOWERS MONDAY MORNING IN WESTERN PORTIONS OF FORSYTH COUNTY. THE TORNADO FIRST FORMED ALONG MCCONNELL ROAD WITH MAINLY BROKEN TREE LIMBS AND BRANCHES. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE CONTINUED ACROSS BRIDGESHAW DR AND WATSON RD BEFORE SLIGHTLY INTENSIFYING ALONG PLEASANT GROVE RD. IN THIS AREA 7 TO 8 LARGE TREES WERE UPROOTED INCLUDING ONE WHICH FELL ON A MOBILE HOME. THE TORNADO NEAR THE END OF PLEASANT GROVE RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Ducktown, GA
F1 category
Mar 7, 1975
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30028
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
Showing 2 of 2
Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 30028 area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,631
Households11,506
Housing units11,720
Income
Median household income$132,569
$100k+ households57.9%
$150k+ households35.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,588
Attached single-family59
Small multifamily58
Large multifamily225
Mobile homes790
Housing mix
Single-family share90.3%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share2.4%
Mobile-home share6.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,010
Renter-occupied1,496
Vacant units214
Home value & age
Median home value$429,000
Owner homes $300k+78.5%
Owner homes $500k+34.0%
Owner homes $750k+9.7%
Median year built2006
Older-home share9.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,304
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30028 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 31 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30028, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30028?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30028 is 4.00″. It was reported near Ducktown, GA on May 7, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30028 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 30028 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30028 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 30028 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30028 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 30028 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30028 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 30028, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30028, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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