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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30721

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30721 from May 25, 1968 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
134
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30721 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30721

35 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
8:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Dalton, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Tilton, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2024
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter inch hail reported at Woodridge Lane and Bethany Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Varnell, GA
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Dawnville, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HAIL DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NORTH SIDE OF DALTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Pleasant Grove, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
9:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Beaverdale.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 W Beaverdale, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2014
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Whitfield County Emergency Manager and an employee of the Beaverdale Superette reported penny-sized hail near where Prater Mill Road, Cohutta Beaverdale Road and Beaverdale Road meet.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 W Beaverdale, GA
0.88″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
11:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the general public reported 0.88 inch hail on Corporate Drive in Dalton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 W Dalton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
8:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Whitfield County 911 Center relayed several reports of penny to quarter-sized hail from the Dalton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dalton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
6:59 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail approximately three miles south of Dalton on Old Dixie Highway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 NE Carbondale, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2006
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail northwest of Dalton and the public reported penny-sized hail in Dalton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Dalton, GA
0.75″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
7:36 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Peach County · 8,389 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Myrtle, GA
0.88″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter and cooperative observer for the National Weather Service reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dalton, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2004
5:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail in the area between Cedar Valley and Toonnerville. A National Weather Service damage survey conducted in the area confirmed that hail had occurred as numerous leaves were stripped from trees in the area. Wind gusts to 60 mph accompanied the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Dawnville, GA
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2004
2:24 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter and cooperative observer for the National Weather Service and the Dalton County 911 center reported penny to nickel-sized hail covered the ground up to three inches deep in some spots.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dalton, 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 30721

134 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 WNW Dawnville. Tree down across road near the intersection of Beaverdale RD NE and Cherokee Estate RD NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down in the road near the 100 block of S Thornton Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dalton, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road near the intersection of Beaverdale RD NE and Cherokee Estate RD NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down at the 2100 block of Lower Kings Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down at the intersection of Waring Rd and Nadine Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Varnell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports a tree down on power lines along Beaverdale Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
3:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down in the road near the intersection of Keith Mill Rd SE and Brock Rd SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nw North Georgia Spee, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
3:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported two power lines down and on fire_ with a large tree down on the lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw North Georgia Spee, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported utility lines down at the 700 block of Keith Mill Rd SE near the intersection with Mary Sue Dr SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down in the road at the 200 block of Hester Cir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Dalton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down in the road at the 2000 block of Ridge Rd SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Dalton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the road at the 1400 block of Riverbend Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Dalton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Beaverdale Rd NE at Columbus Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on North Thornton Avenue at West Tyler Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Dalton, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down along 3000 block of Five Springs Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Tilton, 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 30721

4 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2017
1:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED A BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTHEAST OF DALTON WHERE IT SNAPPED AND UPROOTED MANY TREES AND ALSO ROLLED A CAMPER. THE TORNADO WAS 200 YARDS WIDE AND TRAVELED FOR 1.6 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST BEFORE LIFTING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Pleasant Grove, GA
UNK category
May 24, 2017
1:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG LYNN DRIVE IN PLEASANT GROVE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pleasant Grove, GA
F1 category
May 19, 1983
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jan 11, 1974
4:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30721
Whitfield County · 26,161 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 30721 area census snapshot

People & households
Population52,477
Households18,719
Housing units19,866
Income
Median household income$57,749
$100k+ households34.6%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,468
Attached single-family872
Small multifamily2,457
Large multifamily789
Mobile homes3,280
Housing mix
Single-family share62.8%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share16.3%
Mobile-home share16.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,095
Renter-occupied6,624
Vacant units1,147
Home value & age
Median home value$172,500
Owner homes $300k+15.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1987
Older-home share38.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars17,598
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30721 have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 134 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30721, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30721?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30721 is 1.75″. It was reported near Dawnville, GA on January 21, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30721 — 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 30721 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30721 — 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 30721 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30721 — 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 30721 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30721 — 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 30721, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30721, 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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