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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 30824

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 30824 from May 24, 1955 through May 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 30824 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 30824

29 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AND VERY STRONG WINDS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COBBHAM ROAD AND STAGECOACH ROAD NORTHEAST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Thomson, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2015
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 1 inch hail on the south side of Thomson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Thomson, GA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2013
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel to quarter size hail in the Thomson area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Thomson, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 27, 2012
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail that lasted for around 30 minutes and almost covered the ground near Sterling Wells Road and Hwy 150.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.72 ENE Wrightsboro, GA
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half dollar size hail partially covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Thomson, GA
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail shredded leaves and left several dents on cars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Thomson, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WRDW reported nickel size hail in Thomson.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Thomson, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
2:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Thomson, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
9:40 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail on hwy 150.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Thomson, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office employee reported nickel size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Thomson, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
7:55 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Park service reported 3/4 inch hail while areas near Raysville Marina had 1/2 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NW Thomson, GA
1.00″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
9:14 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter and Sheriff reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thomson, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 13, 2005
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WAGT weather sporter reported 3/4 inch hail just southeast of Thomson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Thomson, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2003
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thomson, GA
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail in and around Thomson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thomson, 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 30824

77 reports
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UNK mph
May 23, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large pine tree fell on a parked vehicle near the Belle Meade CC north of Thomson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Thomson, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports tree branches down with power outages reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie county dispatch reported trees down along I-20 near mile marker 169.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
12:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie County dispatch reported numerous trees and several power lines down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter relayed pictures via Facebook of downed trees off of Quail Farm Road near Brier Creek. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie County dispatch reported a tree down at 4260 Happy Valley Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Dearing, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports tree down on Cobbham Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Thomson, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County EM relayed several reports of damage in the area. Approximately 25-30 downed trees were reported on County Line Road between Hinton Wilson Road and Sawdust Road. In addition... a tree fell on a residential structure on Madelyn Drive and a power line was downed on Appling Harlem Highway near the Amazon building. Estimated time provided was 7:20-7:25pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dearing, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures and video show tree damage including a downed tree at this location due to strong winds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie dispatch reported widespread trees down across the county. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie Co 911 reported a tree down on Old Milledgeville Rd and Mt Pleasant Rd... SW of Thomson. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie Co 911 reported a tree down on Central Rd in Thomson. Exact location not given. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie Co 911 reported a tree down on Johnson Ave near Ansley Dr in Thomson. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie Co 911 reported multiple trees downed on Cedar Rock Rd at Tanyard Creek Dr... NW of Thomson. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Thomson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McDuffie Co 911 reported a tree down on Interstate 20 westbound near mile marker 171. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Thomson, 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 30824

8 reports
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2009
8:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dispatch reported trees down, some on vehicles, on Moose Club road. NWS damage survey also found and minor damage to several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 NNE Boneville, GA
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
4:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found an F0 started in McDuffie county taking down many trees and continued into Columbia county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.14 NNE Thmson Mcduffee Arpt, GA
F0 category
Jan 13, 2005
6:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Survey found an F0 broke trees in half at the intersection of I-20 and White Oak road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Thomson, GA
F1 category
Feb 2, 1973
2:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 5, 1957
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 5, 1957
6:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 5, 1957
6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
Warren County · 1,519 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
May 24, 1955
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 30824
McDuffie County · 5,903 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 30824 area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,181
Households6,668
Housing units7,548
Income
Median household income$54,214
$100k+ households30.5%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,872
Attached single-family93
Small multifamily457
Large multifamily364
Mobile homes1,762
Housing mix
Single-family share64.6%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share10.9%
Mobile-home share23.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,333
Renter-occupied2,335
Vacant units880
Home value & age
Median home value$158,500
Owner homes $300k+17.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1984
Older-home share41.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,392
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 30824 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 77 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 30824, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 30824?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 30824 is 1.75″. It was reported near Thomson, GA on June 11, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 30824 — 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 30824 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 30824 — 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 30824 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 30824 — 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 30824 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 30824 — 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 30824, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 30824, 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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