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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30038

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30038 from August 12, 1969 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30038 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30038 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30038

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail near Lithonia and penny-sized hail in the Avondale Estates area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Lithonia, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2010
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to nickle-sized hail in the far southern part of DeKalb county between Arabia Mountain and areas southwest of Snapfinger.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Snapfinger, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2009
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in the far southeast part of DeKalb county, south of Lithonia, near the Rockdale county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lithonia, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 9, 1999
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Lithonia, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 1987
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 30038
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 30038

25 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Rock Port Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Arabia Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree and wires down near the intersection of Salem Road and Big Miller Grove Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree and wires down near the intersection of Salem Road and Big Miller Grove Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Timor Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Miller Road and Thompson Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down near the intersection of Panola Road and Cedar Rock Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree and wires down near the 4000 block of Panola Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Timor Trail at the intersection of Timor Terrace.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down near the intersection of Panola Rd and Rock Springs Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Snapfinger, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lithonia, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Arabia Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG S. GODDARD RD AT ROUNDTREE LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Arabia Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF MILLER RD AND THOMPSON MILL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Snapfinger, 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 30038

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2024
3:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30038
Rockdale County · 26,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** An EF-2 tornado with maximum winds of 115 mph traveled ENE 9.5 miles across Rockdale County... including the city of Conyers... downing hundreds of trees... many on homes... cars and businesses. Two injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Arabia Mountain, GA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2024
3:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30038
Rockdale County · 26,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** An EF-2 tornado with maximum winds of 115 mph traveled ENE 9.5 miles across Rockdale County... including the city of Conyers... downing hundreds of trees... many on homes... cars and businesses. Two injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Arabia Mountain, GA
UNK category
Jan 3, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AND DISSIPATED QUICKLY IN THE SPRING LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD OFF EVANS MILL RD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:25 PM. THE TORNADO ONLY TRAVELED 100 YARDS WITHIN A MINUTE... BUT DOWNED DOZENS OF TREES WHICH FELL ON AND DAMAGED SEVERAL HOMES WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Arabia Mountain, GA
F1 category
Aug 12, 1969
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30038
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
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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 30038 area census snapshot

People & households
Population42,744
Households14,694
Housing units17,061
Income
Median household income$70,860
$100k+ households41.2%
$150k+ households16.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,387
Attached single-family1,867
Small multifamily1,344
Large multifamily2,294
Mobile homes169
Housing mix
Single-family share66.7%
Attached-home share10.9%
Multifamily share21.3%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,111
Renter-occupied5,583
Vacant units2,367
Home value & age
Median home value$234,900
Owner homes $300k+30.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1998
Older-home share24.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,238
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30038 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 25 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30038, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30038?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30038 is 1.00″. It was reported near Lithonia, GA on May 26, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30038 — 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 30038 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30038 — 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 30038 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30038 — 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 30038 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30038 — 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 30038, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30038, 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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