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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30506

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30506 from May 7, 1967 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30506 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30506

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported near Gracen Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Chestatee, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
4:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT CHESTATEE RD AND SEQUOIA RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Murrayville, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2020
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN OSCARVILLE ON HWY 369... 1.25 MILES FROM THE LAKE LANIER BRIDGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Oscarville, GA
1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BROOKHURST TRAIL AND BAY CREEK LANE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Chestatee, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2012
12:22 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 WNW Gnesville Cotton Mil, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
6:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail in the Thompson Bridge Road area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNW Gnesville Cotton Mil, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
2:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of penny to nickel-sized hail were received from the public across northwest and north central Hall county, near Murrayville and Clermont.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Murrayville, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hall County Emergency Management Director relayed reports of penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Murrayville, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of large hail were received from the public from the area between Murrayville and Gainesville. Golf ball-sized hail was observed two miles north of Gainesville, while quarter-sized hail was observed four to five miles northwest of Gainesville, or just southeast of Murrayville. Hail covered the ground in these later areas. A few trees were also blown down in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Gainesville, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed golf ball-sized hail just northwest of Lula. The public observed ping-pong ball-sized hail approximately five miles north of Gainesville along near Georgia Highway 284/Clarks Bridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Gainesville, GA
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murrayville, GA
1.25″ hail
May 13, 1999
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Coal Mtn, GA
1.00″ hail
May 5, 1999
10:49 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports were received from the public of 3/4 inch to 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Gainesville, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 1998
2:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Gainesville, GA
0.88″ hail
May 7, 1998
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few public reports indicated dime to nickel size hail north and south of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Gainesville, 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 30506

64 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Chestatee Road at Kestrel Court.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene War Hill Park, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Glade Farm Road and Hulsey Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Clermont, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at east lake dr and antioch campground rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Thompson Bridge Rd and Mt Vernon Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Murrayville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Honeysuckle Road near Highway 129.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Clermont, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down near the intersection of Chestatee Road and Osceola Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE War Hill Park, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Cool Springs Road near the intersection with Chestatee Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE War Hill Park, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the road near C Rogers Rd and Bayridge Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Lula, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the road near North Browning Bridge Rd and Clarks Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Clermont, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in and along Looper Lake Road and Looper Lake Point.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Duckett Mill Rd and Green Apple Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE War Hill Park, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the road near the intersection of Chestatee Rd and Osceloa Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE War Hill Park, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the roadway along Willie Robinson Rd near Latham Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE War Hill Park, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the road near Gillespie Rd and Graham Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Murrayville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines near the intersection of Cool Springs Rd and Willie Robinson Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE War Hill 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 30506

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 20, 2019
9:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED WINDS OF 90 MPH AND A PATH WIDTH OF 300 YDS TRAVELED FOR 2.5 MILES SNAPPING AND UPROOTING TREES ABOUT 8 MILES NORTH OF GAINESVILLE. A CHURCH STEEPLE WAS ALSO BLOWN OVER. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO UPROOT AND SNAP TREES BEFORE LIFTING JUST A FEW MINUTES LATER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Clermont, GA
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
9:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MANY TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED NEAR A HOME IN THE 400 BLOCK OF GLADE FARM RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Clermont, GA
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
9:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MANY TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED NEAR A HOME IN THE 400 BLOCK OF GLADE FARM RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Clermont, GA
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
9:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A LARGE NUMBER OF TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CLARKS BRIDGE RD AND GLADE FARM RD. THE STEEPLE WAS ALSO BLOWN OFF OF DEWBERRY BAPTIST CHURCH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Clermont, GA
EF1 category
Aug 26, 2008
11:25 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia and the Hall County Emergency Management Agency confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down approximately six miles north-northeast of Gainesville, or about 3 miles east-southeast of Murrayville near Mount Vernon Road and tracked on the ground for approximately one mile before lifting. Nearly 200 trees were uprooted or blown down. The downed trees and wind caused damage to approximately 20 homes in the area. The maximum path width of the tornado was about 200 yards. Maximum wind speed in the tornado was estimated to be 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.46 NNW Gnesville Cotton Mil, GA
F3 category
Mar 20, 1998
6:25 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Murrayville, GA
F2 category
Apr 4, 1989
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 27, 1980
1:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30506
Hall County · 57,959 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 30506 area census snapshot

People & households
Population44,964
Households16,373
Housing units18,876
Income
Median household income$95,224
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households20.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,334
Attached single-family133
Small multifamily186
Large multifamily582
Mobile homes1,556
Housing mix
Single-family share86.5%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share8.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,875
Renter-occupied2,498
Vacant units2,503
Home value & age
Median home value$363,100
Owner homes $300k+60.7%
Owner homes $500k+29.2%
Owner homes $750k+15.0%
Median year built1993
Older-home share27.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,934
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30506 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 64 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30506, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30506?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30506 is 1.75″. It was reported near Gainesville, GA on June 22, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30506 — 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 30506 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30506 — 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 30506 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30506 — 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 30506 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30506 — 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 30506, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30506, 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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