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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30217

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30217 from June 20, 1970 through March 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
46
Wind Reports
86
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30217 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30217

46 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 9, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZED HAIL OFF OF HWY 27 BETWEEN POWELL ROAD AND ARMSTRONG MILL ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Centralhatchee, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON BEVIS RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON REDLAND RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FFC REPORT OF 1.0 INCH HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GLENN RD AND HWY 34.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Waresville, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glenn, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
4:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail just southeast of Waresville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Texas, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
9:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center and the Family Dollar store reported that hail fell in Franklin. The hail started as dime size but within five minutes increased to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: .07 S Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail just southeast of Centralhatchee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Centralhatchee, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail across the northwest part of the county, near Ephesus and Roosterville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Frolona, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County Emergency Management Director reported penny to nickel-sized hail across the northern portion of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ephesus, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 23, 2008
8:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail in the far southwest corner of the county in the Glenn area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Glenn, GA
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center relayed a report of penny-sized hail from the Centralhatchee area. Radar data supported that hail of similar or perhaps larger size fell likely fell across much of Heard county except for the northeast part.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Centralhatchee, GA
0.88″ hail
Dec 28, 2007
6:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail in the Franklin area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Franklin, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2007
12:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Centralhatchee, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2005
7:30 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Owensbyville, 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 30217

86 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Troup County · 21,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across roadway on 4000 block of Mooty Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Wares Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Dukes Ro. northwest of Centralhatchee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Centralhatchee, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down along Armstrong Mill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Centralhatchee, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines near the intersection of Main St. and College Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down near the intersection of Forlona Rd and Mountain Laurel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frolona, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of GA HWY 100 and Frolona Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Troup County · 21,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down at Mooty Bridge Rd and Lovic Davis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Wares Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2025
9:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down at the intersection of Frolona and Young Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2025
9:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down at the intersection of Frolona Road and Davis Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Frolona, GA
UNK mph
Feb 18, 2025
9:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE Roosterville. Two trees down and a powerline down near or at the intersection of Roosterville Road and Welcome Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Roosterville, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Troup County · 21,193 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reports several trees down along Mooty Bridge Rd between Riverbend Dr and Thornton Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Wares Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed across 5 Notch Road near Patterson Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Franklin, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down at the intersection of Welcome Rd and Roosterville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Roosterville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Bevis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Franklin, 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 30217

6 reports
UNK category
Mar 26, 2021
4:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STRUCTURE AND TREE DAMAGE IN FRANKLIN GA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Franklin, GA
UNK category
Mar 26, 2021
3:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STRUCTURE AND TREE DAMAGE IN FRANKLIN GA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Franklin, GA
UNK category
Feb 7, 2018
2:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A LARGE SWATH OF TREES WERE DOWN JUST NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF BUGGUS RD AND NOLES RD... 4 MILES SE OF TEXAS... GA. THE HIGHEST ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS WERE 95 MPH... A LOW END EF-1 TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Texas, GA
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30217
Troup County · 21,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet an eighth tornado had touched down within the Peachtree City, Georgia county warning area, this time in northern Troup county. An EF0 tornado touched down approximately three miles west of Hillcrest in northern Troup county and then tracked 17 miles on a northeastward track across extreme southeast Heard and into southwest Coweta counties before lifting. The tornado strengthened to an EF2 rating through much of Heard and again toward the end of the path in Coweta county. Within Troup county, the path length was about 6.5 miles. The maximum path width was 100 yards with maximum winds estimated to be 90 mph. The tornado tracked mostly through a Georiga Department of Natural Resources Wildlife area, and as such damage within northern Troup county from this tornado was confined mainly to thousands of downed trees, as well as some power lines. No significant damage to structures and no fatalities or injuries were reported from this tornado within Troup county.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #8, County #1-3, EF1, Troup-Heard-Coweta, 2011:017].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .75 NW Buena Vista, GA
F2 category
Mar 5, 1989
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 27, 1973
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30217
Heard County · 3,068 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 30217 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,702
Households3,640
Housing units4,067
Income
Median household income$58,512
$100k+ households36.3%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,708
Attached single-family30
Small multifamily291
Large multifamily24
Mobile homes1,014
Housing mix
Single-family share66.6%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share24.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,620
Renter-occupied1,020
Vacant units427
Home value & age
Median home value$170,500
Owner homes $300k+23.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share40.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,378
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30217 have on record?

Our records show 46 hail, 86 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30217, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30217?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30217 is 2.75″. It was reported near Centralhatchee, GA on June 20, 1970.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30217 — 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 30217 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30217 — 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 30217 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30217 — 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 30217 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30217 — 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 30217, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30217, 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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