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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30738

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30738 from October 23, 1984 through May 21, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30738 · 1984–present Updated  Daily · last May 21, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30738

14 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 9, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5 inch hail reported near Daniel Trace Dr off of South Sunset Dr.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Rising Fawn, GA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2024
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Cooper Heights, GA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2024
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Rising Fawn, GA
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2024
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NW Rising Fawn. Golf ball sized hail reported at mm 4 on I-59.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Rising Fawn, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported on Daisy Lane near the intersection of Holder Loop Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Rising Fawn, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT THE PILOT GAS STATION IN RISING FAWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Rising Fawn, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail just northwest of Rising Fawn. WSR-88D suggests that similar-sized hail to nickel-sized hail likely continued to just east of Rising Fawn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Rising Fawn, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
6:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained storm spotter observed quarter-sized hail outside of Trenton. WSR-88D radar data suggests that most of the hail fell across the southern half of the county from near Rising Fawn to Cloudland Canyon State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising Fawn, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Employees at the Rising Fawn Post Office observed nickel to quarter-sized hail for up to 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Rising Fawn, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
2:57 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail four miles southeast of Canton while the public reported penny-sized hail in Canton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Canton, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
4:25 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public and the Dade County 911 Center reported penny to nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rising Fawn, GA
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported yet another round of golf ball-sized hail with a second thunderstorm at the same location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Trenton, GA
0.88″ hail
Nov 24, 2001
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rising Fawn, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2001
8:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail near Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway, Georgia 189, east of Trenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Trenton, 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 30738

25 reports
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UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Hwy 57 and Sunshine Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Cedar Grove, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree down at Hwy 136E and Memorial Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Cloudland Canyon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Scenic Hwy near the Lookout Mountain Flight Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE New England, GA
UNK mph
Jan 3, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CLOVERDALE RD AND MORGAN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Rising Fawn, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED ON AND NEAR LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN... INCLUDING ON SCENIC HWY... WOOTEN DRIVE... PHILLIPS LANE... CREEK RD... AND SARAH CHAPEL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Morganville, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG THE 900 BLOCK OF BYRDS CHAPEL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Rising Fawn, GA
UNK mph
Jan 2, 2022
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cloudland Canyon S, GA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED ON CAVE SPRINGS ROAD NEAR HOLDER LOOP ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Rising Fawn, GA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED IN THE 3000 BLOCK OF MASON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Rising Fawn, GA
UNK mph
May 3, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SCENIC HWY AND FOX TRAIL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE New England, GA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED AND TOPPLED BEHIND GLASS FARM NURSERY IN THE COMMUNITY OF RISING FAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Cloudland Canyon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE THAT FELL ON A HOUSE AND A TRUCK ON PLUM NELLY ROAD APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES SSE OF TRENTON... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cloudland Canyon St, GA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2018
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED A REPORT OF 2 TREES ON A HOME OFF HWY 157. EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Chattanooga Valle, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2018
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF A TREE BLOWN DOWN ON BURKHALTER GAP RD... NE OF TRENTON
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE New England, GA
UNK mph
Nov 19, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SUNSET DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 136.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cloudland Canyon St, 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 30738

6 reports
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2015
9:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team found a short tornado path with EF1 damage from wind speeds estimated at 90 mph. Multiple large tree limbs were downed with one large tree uprooted. The path started just west of I-59, crossed the interstate and ended just east of the interstate along State Route 11 near Cloverdale Road. A residential neighborhood was without power and a few houses had shingle and siding damage. [04/03/15: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Dade, 2015:004].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 WNW Sulphur Spgs Station, GA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
6:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet a third tornado affected Dade county on this record tornado outbreak day. This tornado also originated in DeKalb county, Alabama. It crossed into Georgia near Fox Mountain and continued to just north-northwest of Rising Fawn before lifting. It tracked approximately three miles within Dade county. The tornado path length was approximately three miles with a maximum path width of 100 yards. Maximum winds were estimated to be 110 mph. The supercell thunderstorm that spawned this tornado went on later to spawn the catastrophic EF4 tornado that destroyed the town of Ringgold, Georgia in Catoosa county less than 30 minutes later. This tornado tracked across a largely rural area and as such damage was limited to hundreds of downed trees and several power lines in the area. Minor structural damage was noted to a few homes in Rising Fawn. No deaths or injuries were reported from this particular tornado.||Total damages from the three tornadoes and wind damage across Dade county on this day consist of 86 destroyed homes and/or businesses, 99 with major damage, and 25 with minor damage for a total of 210 affected structures.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #3, County #1-1, EF1, Dade, 2011:012].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 W Sulphur Spgs Station, GA
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30738
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the EF3 tornado that originated in DeKalb county, Alabama, tracked across central Dade county, Georgia, and then across northern Walker county, Georgia before lifting just before reaching the Tennessee line. The tornado weakened to an EF2 strength before entering Walker county, and continued as an EF2 to EF1 across much of its path within Walker county. The tornado crossed into Walker county approximately five miles west-southwest of Chattanooga Valley and lifted just west of Fort Oglethorpe near the intersection of U.S. Highway 27 and Georgia Highway 2. Thousands of trees and dozens of power lines were taken down by the tornado. Dozens of homes suffered severe damage, especially across the northern part of the county. Seven homes were completely destroyed. The most severe damage was noted in the Flintstone area. While no fatalities occurred within Walker county, there were 25 injuries, mostly at the severely damaged or destroyed homes. The most severe damage with this tornado occurred in Dade county.||Damage in Walker county consists of seven destroyed homes, 26 with major damage, and 35 with minor damage.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #2, County #2-2, EF2, Dade-Walker, 2011:011].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 WSW Hinkles, GA
EF1 category
Oct 25, 2010
4:20 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia, confirmed that an EF1 tornado, which began in DeKalb county Alabama, crossed into Dade county approximately two miles southwest of Rising Fawn. The tornado then tracked east-northeast, lifting approximately two miles east of Rising Fawn near the eastern most extension of Holder Loop Road. The maximum path width was determined to be 150 yards with maximum wind gusts estimated at 100 mph. Considerable damage to trees and property was noted along the path of the tornado. Thirty homes sustained minor roof damage either from the strong wind or downed trees. Two barns were destroyed and a mobile home lost nearly all of its roof. Nearly 200 trees were uprooted, snapped, or blown over along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.95 WNW Sulphur Spgs Station, GA
F2 category
Nov 22, 1992
8:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Oct 23, 1984
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30738
Dade County · 5,485 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 30738 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,110
Households1,304
Housing units1,591
Income
Median household income$61,250
$100k+ households31.3%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,334
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily38
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes193
Housing mix
Single-family share83.9%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share2.4%
Mobile-home share12.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,212
Renter-occupied92
Vacant units287
Home value & age
Median home value$224,500
Owner homes $300k+31.7%
Owner homes $500k+12.3%
Owner homes $750k+6.7%
Median year built1989
Older-home share31.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,291
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30738 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 25 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30738, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 21, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30738?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30738 is 1.75″. It was reported near Rising Fawn, GA on May 9, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30738 — 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 30738 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30738 — 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 30738 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30738 — 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 30738 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30738 — 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 30738, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30738, 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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