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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30115

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30115 from March 21, 1962 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30115 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30115

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter-sized hail reported in Holly Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Springs, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
12:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail near Macedonia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 W Orange, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported penny size hail near Canton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E South Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to quarter sized hail in Holly Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Holly Spgs, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2012
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotters reported penny to quarter sized hail east to east-northeast of the Canton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Buffington, GA
0.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2009
4:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail in the Holly Springs area as well as southeast of Waleska.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Holly Spgs, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
11:34 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Friendship, GA
1.75″ hail
Dec 4, 2005
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball-sized hail in Woodstock and quarter-sized hail on the south side of Canton near Hickory Flat.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory Flat, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 6, 2004
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Madison County · 8,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Danielsville, GA
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2003
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio operators reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dalton, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2002
3:27 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Spgs, GA
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2002
2:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee county 911 center reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Spgs, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2000
11:37 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Spgs, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2000
8:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail in Woodstock and dime to quarter size hail in Holly Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Spgs, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 1998
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Canton, 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 30115

72 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Wyatt Road at Smithwick Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Free Home, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Harmony Lake Drive and Lake View terrace.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hickory Flat, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reports down off Pin Oak Place.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lathemtown, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down near Lower Union Hill Road and Thomas Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory Flat, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down off Palm Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Holly Springs, GA
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2026
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported multiple trees down along Tamarack Trail near Canton. One tree fell on a house with pictures showing significant damage to a home. No injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Union Hill, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
9:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported damage to roof... fence and outdoor furniture at a location near Hickory Road and Stringer Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Hickory Flat, GA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree down at Sequoyah Circle at Hickory Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Holly Springs, GA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree down at Whitney Court near Surveyor Walk.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Holly Springs, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree near Town Creek Dr and Hidden Branches Trail in Canton... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Lower Scott Mill Rd and Brick Mill Rd... Canton... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Canton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of trees down at Ball Ground Road and Cumming Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Free Home, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of trees down at Little Road and Vaughn Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hickory Flat, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of trees down at Old Orange Mill Road and Jessie Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Lathemtown, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed numerous reports of trees down east and southeast of Canton... including Key Drive... Hickory Flat Highway... Union Hill Road... Buffington Way... Bishop Drive at Roy Mason Lane... East Cherokee Drive at Roundabout... Lacy Road at Bart Manous Road... Lewis Manous Lane at Bishop Drive... Peninsula Point at Harmony Lake Drive... Scott Road at Hickory Flat Highway... Shady Lane at Cumming Highway... and at three locations on Union Hill Road (at Thomas Road... East Cherokee Drive... and Henson Way). Additionally... trees and wires were down along Arliss Drive... Big Oak Drive... Union Hill Road... Garrison Trail... and Cumming Hwy at Union Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Buffington, 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 30115

7 reports
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30115
Wilkes County · 3,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage assessment conducted by the Wilkes County Emergency Management Director indicated that an F1 tornado, briefly at the high end of the F1 scale, touched down just south of Tignall near Georgia Highway 17 and continued north from six to seven miles along or just west of Georgia Highway 17 to just north of Norman. The path width of the tornado was mostly between 100 and 200 yards, but briefly was up to 500 yards wide between Mallorysville and Georgia Highway 17. The tornado was believed to have been on the ground from 70 to 80 percent of the time along its path. Large trees were uprooted on six single-family dwellings in the Tignall area and several other dwellings were damaged in Norman. All together 23 structures sustained damage from the tornado, ranging from very minor to major. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, twisted, or uprooted along the path, many causing additional damage to farm fences along the way. A large communications tower was also destroyed. Georgia Highway 17 was blocked in two places along the path by downed trees and three county dirt roads were also blocked along the path. At least 1000 residents in the area lost power and phone service during the event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Tignall, GA
F0 category
Jul 14, 2004
5:43 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director conducted a damage survey and concluded that yet another short-lived, approximately 50-yard wide F0 tornado, developed in a rural area of dense woods and brush just east of Georgia Highway 140 about 6.5 miles southeast of Canton. The tornado only traveled on the ground for a distance of 150 yards. Damage was again confined to trees and brush. The Emergency Management Director concluded that it was a tornado since there was definite indication of rotation in the woods where the damaged occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Canton, GA
F1 category
Apr 3, 2000
2:00 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey by the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency and a National Weather Service Disaster Survey Team showed that an F0 - F1 tornado traveled along a path almost 7 miles long through southeast Cherokee county. The damage path began just west of the intersection of Highway 140 and Pinyan Rd. It crossed the intersection of East Cherokee Dr. and Bart Manous Road, where it was 252 feet wide. It then tracked northeast across Thomas Road, where it was 500 feet wide, across Union Hill Road where it was 590 feet wide, and ended 204 yards north of Collect Drive where it was 235 feet wide. Almost 30 homes were hit, with 3 houses sustaining extensive damage, and nine outbuildings were destroyed. Large trees were uprooted along the path and 7 roads in the county had to be closed because of fallen trees and debris. Total estimated damage was $1.1 million.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Hickory Flat, GA
F2 category
Apr 5, 1985
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 7, 1984
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 26, 1965
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
Mar 21, 1962
2:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30115
Cherokee County · 82,964 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 30115 area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,299
Households18,105
Housing units19,016
Income
Median household income$113,346
$100k+ households48.6%
$150k+ households22.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,858
Attached single-family173
Small multifamily607
Large multifamily888
Mobile homes490
Housing mix
Single-family share88.7%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share7.9%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,105
Renter-occupied3,000
Vacant units911
Home value & age
Median home value$439,600
Owner homes $300k+77.7%
Owner homes $500k+37.1%
Owner homes $750k+12.2%
Median year built2002
Older-home share11.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars17,766
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30115 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 72 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30115, 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 30115?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30115 is 1.75″. It was reported near Hickory Flat, GA on December 4, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30115 — 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 30115 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30115 — 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 30115 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30115 — 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 30115 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30115 — 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 30115, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30115, 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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