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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30030

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30030 from August 24, 1983 through July 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30030 · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30030

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2015
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail fell for approximately 5 minutes in Decatur.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Decatur, GA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Decatur Fire Department employee reported dime sized hail in downtown Decatur.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Decatur, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
8:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to nickel to quarter-sized hail in the Decatur area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Decatur, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2005
10:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Chief Meteorologist of Fox 5 television of Atlanta reported penny to quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, GA
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2003
6:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny to quarter sized-hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports were received from the public of hail ranging in size from dimes to golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedartown, GA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2002
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2002
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 1998
8:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1998
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1984
11:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1984
11:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 30030

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UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reports tree on home and across street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell in the 700 block of West Trinity Place... impacting an unoccupied small historic cottage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on East Parkwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down between Druid Hills... Dectaur... and the Emory University area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Druid Hills, GA
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down across road at intersection of Hillyer Ave and Brown Pl.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Avondale Estates, GA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the 600 block of E. Ponce De Leon Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2023
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 500 block of Scott Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2023
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the cross section of W Davis St and Adams St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE East Lake, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DEKALB COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE TOPPLED OVER AT DERRYDOWN WAY IN DECATUR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2018
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA OF SEVERAL LARGER TREES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF SOUTH COLUMBIA DRIVE AND SHADOWMOOR DRIVE IN DECATUR... AND ALSO ALONG SAMS STREET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2018
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A TREE WAS BLOWN ONTO A RESIDENCE IN DECATUR ON SYCAMORE ST... ONE PERSON WAS TRAPPEN IN THE HOME AND INJURED. (UPDATED LAT/LON)
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Decatur, GA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2016
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE FELL ONTO A HOME ON WESTMINSTER WAY NE CAUSING EXTENSIVE ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Emory Estates, GA
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
8:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 30030
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The DeKalb County 911 Center reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Deerwood Park, 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 30030

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 30030 area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,712
Households12,605
Housing units14,672
Income
Median household income$127,318
$100k+ households35.3%
$150k+ households18.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,062
Attached single-family1,291
Small multifamily1,668
Large multifamily4,631
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share48.1%
Attached-home share8.8%
Multifamily share42.9%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,921
Renter-occupied4,684
Vacant units2,067
Home value & age
Median home value$598,400
Owner homes $300k+90.2%
Owner homes $500k+62.1%
Owner homes $750k+31.4%
Median year built1977
Older-home share52.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,524
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30030 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 32 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30030, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30030?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30030 is 1.75″. It was reported near Cedartown, GA on April 25, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30030 — 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 30030 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30030 — 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 30030 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30030 — 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 30030 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30030 — 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 30030, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30030, 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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