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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30817

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30817 from April 24, 1967 through August 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
98
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30817 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30817

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 29, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON ELBERTON HIGHWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Lincolnton, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
6:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LINCOLN COUNTY EM REPORTED GOLF-BALL SIZE HAIL OCCURRING ON GREENWOOD CHURCH ROAD NEAR THE COUNTY LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Lincolnton, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
4:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LINCOLN COUNTY EM REPORTED GOLF-BALL SIZE HAIL FROM GOSHEN NORTHWARD TO THE COUNTY LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Lincolnton, GA
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2012
2:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail that covered the ground off of Tabernacle Church Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.59 NW Goshen, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2011
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Campers at Elijah Clarke State Park reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.44 E Kenna, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail in the Leathersville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leathersville, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
11:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff Dispatch reported nickel size hail in the town of Lincolnton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Lincolnton, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported penny size hail near the intersection of Augusta Highway and Ashmore Barden Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Lincolnton, GA
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2008
4:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail in Lincolnton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lincolnton, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
4:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail in the New Hope area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Hope, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2006
6:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Observer reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Amity, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
9:29 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COOP reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Amity, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 13, 2005
6:39 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN HAM operator reported 3/4 inch hail near Double Branches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Lincolnton, GA
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
2:37 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported golf ball size hail on hwy 79 north of Lincolnton and nickel size hail in Lincolnton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Lincolnton, GA
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2000
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Amity, 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 30817

98 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County Dispatch reports trees ans power lines down on White Oak Rd near Double Branches Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nne Mistletoe Sp, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County Dispatch reports trees down on Augusta Hwy near Cherokee Park. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nne Mistletoe Sp, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County Dispatch reports trees down on Mount Zion Church Rd near Salem Church Rd. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Mistletoe Sp, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County dispatch reported trees and power lines down within the city limits of Lincolnton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County dispatch reported several trees down throughout the county. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County dispatch reported trees down along Hwy 47 east of Lincolnton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
11:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County Dispatch reported trees down along Hwy 79.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County Dispatch reports trees down on Amity Woodlawn Rd near the intersection of Thomson Hwy. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Mistletoe Sp, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln County dispatch reported powerlines down along Hidden Harbor Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Mistletoe Sp, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
5:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down on 3200 block of Hwy 220.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
4:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on Hwy 378 at Crook Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2023
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported a couple of trees down along Montego Drive near Indian Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of part of a roof blown of a boat shed on Strom Thurmond Lake and multiple trees down in neighborhood. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Mistletoe Sp, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln Co EM reported multiple trees down in Elijah State Park. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Lincolnton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lincoln county emergency manager reported around a dozen trees down within a 2 mile radius of Lincolnton. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Lincolnton, 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 30817

9 reports
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2013
5:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey found many trees down along and near Greaham Park Road near Clay Hill.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.34 SW Clay Hill, GA
F0 category
Jan 13, 2005
6:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touched down on Blanton road taking down some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Double Branches, GA
F0 category
May 6, 2003
2:57 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff reported intermittent touch down of tornado between New Hope and Kenna.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Hope, GA
F0 category
Nov 11, 2002
6:15 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F0 took down trees about 1 mile east of Chennault in very rural area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Goshen, GA
F2 category
May 7, 1998
6:53 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado destroyed 7 homes and did major and minor damage to about a dozen others at Indian Cove.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE New Hope, GA
F1 category
May 7, 1998
6:47 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado did major damage and minor damage to several homes and mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Hope, GA
F2 category
May 7, 1998
6:41 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado hit the Pine Woods subdivision destryoing 12 homes and causing major damage to 15 homes and minor damage to 8 homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Lincolnton, GA
F1 category
May 7, 1998
6:33 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado destroyed two chicken sheds, tore a roof off a home, and turned a home 90 degrees and moved it off its foundation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Lincolnton, GA
F3 category
Nov 22, 1992
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30817
Lincoln County · 2,975 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 30817 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,742
Households2,965
Housing units4,197
Income
Median household income$49,658
$100k+ households28.7%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,750
Attached single-family92
Small multifamily112
Large multifamily13
Mobile homes1,230
Housing mix
Single-family share65.5%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share3.0%
Mobile-home share29.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,275
Renter-occupied690
Vacant units1,232
Home value & age
Median home value$169,400
Owner homes $300k+25.8%
Owner homes $500k+12.9%
Owner homes $750k+7.2%
Median year built1984
Older-home share41.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,749
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30817 have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 98 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30817, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30817?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30817 is 2.00″. It was reported near Lincolnton, GA on April 24, 1967.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30817 — 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 30817 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30817 — 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 30817 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30817 — 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 30817 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30817 — 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 30817, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30817, 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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