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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30161

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30161 from May 22, 1955 through May 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
132
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30161 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30161

43 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Lindale, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2019
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY. 411 AND BIDDY RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Kingston, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
9:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Floyd County Emergency Management relayed a report from a trained spotter of golf ball size hail near McGee Bend Road and Fosters Mill Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 NNW Vans Vly, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Floyd County Emergency Management Director and the public observed quarter-sized hail on the southeast and east side of Rome. The combination of the hail and strong winds of 70 to 80 mph resulted in significant damage to homes and vehicles throughout the area. Although smaller pea-sized hail fell in Lindale, it completely covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Rome, GA
0.88″ hail
Nov 30, 2010
12:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The cooperative observer for Rome reported nickel-sized hail in the area three to four miles southeast of Rome.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Riverside, GA
0.88″ hail
Sep 8, 2009
4:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed penny to nickel-sized hail in the area between Armuchee and Shannon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 ESE Armuchee, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball-sized hail with a second thunderstorm that tracked across northern Floyd county. Golf ball-sized hail was reported from the north side of Rome to Shannon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Rome, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
4:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Floyd County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Rome, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail, ranging in size from nickels to golf balls, were received from north central and northeastern Floyd county. An amateur radio operator reported golf ball-sized hail just south of Shannon, an off-duty National Weather Service employee and a storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail in Rome, and an observer for Fox 5 Television in Atlanta reported quarter-sized hail in Rome.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rome, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2007
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rome, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail, ranging in size from nickels to golf balls, were received from the Floyd County Emergency Management Director, storm spotters, and the public. Nickel-sized hail was reported from the Cave Spring area, with nickel to golf ball-sized hail just north of Cave Spring. Several car windshields were broken from large hail on Georgia Highway 100 north of Cave Spring. Further east in the southeast part of the county, southeast of Lindale, there were widespread reports from the public of penny to nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Cave Spg, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 1, 2007
7:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Bartow County · 33,683 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that half-dollar-sized hail fell for up to five minutes in the far northwest part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Adairsville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2006
4:33 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported pea to quarter-sized hail. Only a very small amount of hail larger than pennies was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rome, GA
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2006
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail in Shannon and southeast of Shannon near the intersection of Georgia Highway 53 and Ward Mountain Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shannon, GA
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2006
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30161
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Dade County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in Trenton and the Cloudland State Park area east of Trenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenton, 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 30161

132 reports
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UNK mph
May 24, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 1 tree down along Minshew Road NE partially blocking the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Shannon, GA
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports a tree down on the 800 block of Mathis Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Lindale, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a large tulip poplar down near Georgia Loop 1 and Calhoun Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Rome, GA
UNK mph
May 1, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a few trees down in the Celanese Village in northeast Rome.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Rome, GA
UNK mph
May 1, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a large tree reported down on a home on Norwood St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Rome, GA
UNK mph
May 1, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported two large trees snapped on Beech St near the intersection of Fir St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Rome, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Gaines Loop Road NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pinson, GA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Fell across N Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Rome, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in 20 block of Ross St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rome, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Booze Mountain Rd and Pine St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Lindale, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager reported trees down at Preacher Smith Rd and Pleasant Valley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lindale, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager reported a tree down with power lines near the intersection of Moran Lake Rd and Hurt Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Rome, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager reported tree down with power lines... blocking road at Noble Street and Lee Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Rome, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported a tree down near Callier Springs Road and Dodd Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Rome, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager reported tree down with power lines at East 19th and Hull Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Rome, 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 30161

12 reports
EF1 category
Feb 22, 2012
10:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down in Rome just west of the Maplewood Subdivision. EF-1 damage, consisting mostly of uprooted and snapped trees, occurred as the tornado moved in a general easterly direction. The tornado traveled east of Rome and nearly paralleled Kingston Highway, where the most significant damage was sustained near the intersection of Kingston Highway and Freeman Ferry. At this location, a small store lost a significant portion of its roof, and the entire roof was blown off of a single-wide manufactured home. The one indirect fatality associated with the storm occurred at this location, when a 73-year-old woman died of a heart attack after the storm passed. The tornado continued to parallel Kingston Highway, uprooting numerous trees. A couple of outbuildings were damaged or destroyed due to falling trees, and a single-wide manufactured home was heavily damaged when a tree fell on it. The tornado weakened to an EF-0 and finally lifted just east of the intersection of Kingston Highway and Mathis Road.||[02/22/12: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Floyd, 2012:004].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .82 SSE Forrestville, GA
EF2 category
Dec 22, 2011
4:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia, confirmed that an EF2 tornado, the first of six tornadoes to affect west Georgia on this day, touched down approximately three miles west-southwest of Rome, then continued on a northeastward track approximately 12 miles before lifting about 7 1/4 miles north-northeast of Rome. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 200 yards with maximum winds estimated to be 125 mph. As the tornado first touched down just west of Rome, it was classified as an EF1 but strengthened to an EF2 as it moved toward the community of Walton Creek. The tornado remained at an EF2 intensity for approximately 1 1/2 miles as it crossed Georgia Highway 20. The tornado eventually lifted and dissipated just west of Georgia Highway 53, just north of Jones Bend Road. At least 20 homes along the path of the tornado sustained significant damage. Many trees and several power lines were also damage or destroyed by the tornado. In addition, three minor injuries were reported at one of the damaged homes. Numerous trees and power lines were down along the path of the tornado as well, including along Georgia Highway 27, Division Street, Shorter Avenue, Edmond Road, and Elm Street. Some traffic signals were also blown down.||[12/22/11: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF2, Floyd, 2011:027].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 ESE Coosa, GA
F1 category
Aug 27, 1992
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 4, 1989
12:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 3, 1984
9:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Bartow County · 33,683 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 3, 1984
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
Apr 4, 1977
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Mar 24, 1975
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Jan 4, 1971
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 29, 1968
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Dec 18, 1967
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
May 22, 1955
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30161
Floyd County · 29,405 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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ZIP 30161 area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,461
Households13,116
Housing units14,924
Income
Median household income$60,176
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households11.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,616
Attached single-family118
Small multifamily1,742
Large multifamily1,527
Mobile homes921
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share21.9%
Mobile-home share6.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,927
Renter-occupied5,189
Vacant units1,808
Home value & age
Median home value$185,000
Owner homes $300k+28.1%
Owner homes $500k+8.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,265
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30161 have on record?

Our records show 43 hail, 132 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30161, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30161?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30161 is 3.00″. It was reported near Rome, GA on May 27, 1973.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30161 — 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 30161 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30161 — 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 30161 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30161 — 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 30161 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30161 — 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 30161, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30161, 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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