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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30605

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30605 from March 21, 1974 through June 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30605 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30605

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED A REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL ON LINDMAR COURT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashton Place, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A LOCAL NURSERY REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG BARNETT SHOALS RD AND HANCOCK LN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barch Estates, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2012
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that dime size hail fell in the Barnett Shoals Road area of Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 E Green Acres, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in the far southeast part of Clarke County, south of Winterville and near the Oglethorpe county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.79 ESE Whitehall, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
5:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail on the east side of Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 E Athens, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to nickel-sized hail in southern Clarke county, just south of the University of Georgia and the city of Athens in the Whitehall area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 ENE Whitehall, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2005
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public the and the Athens County 911 Center reported dime to nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, GA
1.00″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Bartow County · 33,683 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adairsville, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous public reports indicated dime to quarter size hail fell across Clarke county. There were a couple of reports of half dollar size hail and one of golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, GA
2.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported damage to cars and windshields.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
4:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, GA
0.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 20, 1998
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 1998
9:48 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, 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 30605

76 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Gaines School Road near the intersection with Continental Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Barnett Shoals Road near College Station Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 100 block of Morningview Drive. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Winterville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 500 block of Southview Drive. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Athens, GA
UNK mph
May 4, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reports tree down at Old Lexington Road near Crestwood Dr in east Athens.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed across roadway at intersection of Forest Rd and Lanier Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approx. 25 trees down across the UGA Golf Course from severe thunderstorm winds. The damage was contained within the south end of the course moving from southwest to northeast.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Hooper St and E Campus Rd... which fell on two vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Athens, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree down at the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia.
NWS Wind Report Location: State Botanical Garden, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on a structure along Cedar Shoals Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of a large tree down on a car along Barrentt Shoals Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Whitehall, GA
69 mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KAHN Athens.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Athens, GA
66 mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 0761W 0.6 SE Athens (WEATHERSTEM).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Athens, GA
66 mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A UGA Weather Stem Station located at 100 Sanford Drive measured a 66 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Athens, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of wind damage on the UGA Campus... including damage to gutters... awnings... shingles and windows. Trees and power lines were also down in multiple locations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Athens, 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 30605

3 reports
F1 category
Apr 8, 1986
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Apr 8, 1980
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 28, 1976
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30605
Clarke County · 27,933 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 30605 area census snapshot

People & households
Population41,788
Households17,661
Housing units18,387
Income
Median household income$48,188
$100k+ households28.7%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,714
Attached single-family1,369
Small multifamily5,092
Large multifamily3,778
Mobile homes387
Housing mix
Single-family share42.0%
Attached-home share7.5%
Multifamily share48.2%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,994
Renter-occupied11,667
Vacant units726
Home value & age
Median home value$279,200
Owner homes $300k+43.8%
Owner homes $500k+8.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1988
Older-home share35.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,496
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30605 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 76 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30605, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30605?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30605 is 2.75″. It was reported near Athens, GA on June 4, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30605 — 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 30605 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30605 — 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 30605 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30605 — 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 30605 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30605 — 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 30605, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30605, 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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