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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30523

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30523 from May 19, 1974 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30523 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30523

50 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2024
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Turnerville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail reports at Ellison Street and Roper Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Clarkesville, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2021
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON NEW LIBERTY RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Hollywood, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2015
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to quarter size hail on Majestic Way.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.66 WNW Harvest, GA
0.88″ hail
Oct 9, 2014
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter and the public reported 3/4 inch to nickel size hail north of Clarkesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.99 WNW Hollywood, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Clarkesville, GA
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.7 W Turnerville, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2011
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail fell from the north side of Clarkesville to Demorest. Golf ball size hail broke a car windshield in Clarkesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Hills, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Batesville, GA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2011
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 NW Turnerville, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2011
4:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.48 SSW Saw Tooth, GA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2010
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 SE Tallulah Lodge, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 28, 2010
8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Clarkesville, GA
1.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reportedly dented cars in the Batesville community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 WSW Batesville, GA
0.88″ hail
Aug 24, 2007
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tallulah Falls, 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 30523

89 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department reports trees down around the town of Clarkesville with one on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkesville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and/or utility line damage leading to outages along Hwy 197.
NWS Wind Report Location: Batesville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Clarksville_ GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkesville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Clarkesville. Several trees down in Clarkesville_ GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkesville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along The Orchard Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Turnerville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch reports numerous trees and powerlines down on Hwy 197 between Batesville and Dicks Hill Pkwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Clarkesville, GA
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed around Clarkesville... one on the fire station. At least one business outside of town had roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkesville, GA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2024
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A report of trees down in the northern part of Habersham.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Hollywood, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Smattering of trees and powerlines downed... specific locations yet to be advised.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Clarkesville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Turnerville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reports tree blocking roadway near Apple Mountain Resort.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hollywood, GA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES BLOWN DOWN AT TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL. DELAYED REPORT FROM THURSDAY NIGHT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Tallulah Falls, GA
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING A MEDIAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Batesville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREES DOWN AND A ROOFTOP WEATHER STATION REPORTED A 67 MPH WIND GUST ON WATTS MILL RD AND SILLYCOOK TRAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Batesville, 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 30523

5 reports
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
10:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30523
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path of an intense tornado, which was likely the continuation of the Habersham County tornado, was found in Rabun County beginning in the Lake Burton area. Damage was first found near a marina on Wildcat Creek Cove. A fire department building near this location was destroyed. As the tornado moved northeast across Moccasin Creek, it intensified and widened to around one half mile. Several large lake homes were completely destroyed in this area. Another home slid off its foundation into the lake. The tornado continued northeast across the Moccasin Creek peninsula and over the main channel of Lake Burton. Severe damage was observed again along the north shore of Timpson Cove, roughly paralleling Meeting House Mountain Rd. Several large luxury homes along the shore were destroyed, while many others received major structural damage. One 83-year-old man was killed in one of these homes. In addition to the major structural damage, thousands of trees were blown down in the Lake Burton area. The tornado weakened as it crossed highway 76 just northeast of Timpson Cove, proceeding to Black Rock State Park, where hundreds of additional trees were blown down. As the tornado continued northeast from the state park, it intensified slightly as it moved over a residential area in Mountain City. Half of the roof was blown off a condominium building, while surrounding homes had minor to moderate roof damage. The tornado crossed highway 441 just north of Mountain City and appeared to lift in the Oakey Mountain area. The tornado was very unusual not only for its strength but also for the rugged terrain in which it occurred. It was the first tornado to hit Rabun County since 1983 and the first F3 or EF3 tornado in the county's recorded history.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.52 SW Persimmon, GA
F1 category
Oct 12, 1983
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Aug 24, 1983
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Jul 18, 1983
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Mar 23, 1979
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30523
Habersham County · 13,187 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 30523 area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,777
Households5,035
Housing units6,764
Income
Median household income$76,780
$100k+ households45.5%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,330
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily220
Large multifamily84
Mobile homes1,106
Housing mix
Single-family share78.8%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share16.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,224
Renter-occupied811
Vacant units1,729
Home value & age
Median home value$244,200
Owner homes $300k+40.0%
Owner homes $500k+17.4%
Owner homes $750k+11.2%
Median year built1992
Older-home share27%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,886
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30523 have on record?

Our records show 50 hail, 89 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30523, 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 30523?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30523 is 2.75″. It was reported near Tallulah Falls, GA on May 7, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30523 — 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 30523 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30523 — 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 30523 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30523 — 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 30523 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30523 — 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 30523, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30523, 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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