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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31078

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31078 from December 25, 1964 through May 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31078 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31078

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2018
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL JUST SE OF ROBERTA... GA
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Knoxville, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
10:43 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Crawford County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail just north of Roberta. This hail fell from a separate thunderstorm cell from that which tracked across the northern part of the county producing quarter-sized hail near Musella, 40 to 45 minutes prior. WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter to golf ball-sized hail likely fell from just northwest to immediately east of Roberta.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Roberta, GA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2010
3:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Crawford County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail twice during the indicated period, first at 441 pm EDT in the western part of the county, then again in Roberta at 510 pm EDT. Radar data suggests that hail of similar size continued to the far southeast part of the county, south and east of Lee Pope.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Roberta, GA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2009
5:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Crawford county sheriff's deputy observed quarter-sized hail in the southwest part of the county, southwest of Roberta.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Roberta, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2008
9:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Crawford County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Knoxville, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Crawford County Deputy Sheriff observed penny-sized hail on U.S. Highway 341 near Roberta. A couple of trees were also down on Georgia Highway 81 near Billy White Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Roberta, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
7:58 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Troup County · 21,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, GA
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2003
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Knoxville Sheriff's Office reported penny-sized hail in Knoxville, while the county 911 center reported penny-sized hail in Roberta.
NWS Hail Report Location: Knoxville, GA
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2002
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Crawford county 911 center reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roberta, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2002
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail near U.S. Highway 341 and House Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zenith, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1999
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Roberta, GA
0.88″ hail
Aug 18, 1998
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Roberta, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
6:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Knoxville, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1988
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″ hail
May 14, 1984
2:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 31078

50 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 2025
2:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reports a tree and powerline down on Horne Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horns, GA
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
2:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Roberta. EMA reports a tree and powerline down on Childress Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Roberta, GA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at the intersection of HWY 80 and Hopewell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Salem, GA
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2023
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN NEAR US 80 AND PLEASANT HILL CHURCH RD EAST OF SALEM... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Salem, GA
UNK mph
May 3, 2021
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 80 AND HOPEWELL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Salem, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2020
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG US 341 NEAR E HOUZE ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Lee Pope, GA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2020
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ON US HWY 80 NEAR MM 8... JUST WEST OF ROBERTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Roberta, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON WINIFRED STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Knoxville, GA
UNK mph
Nov 7, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN BLOCKING ALL LANES ON SR 22 NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DIXON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Roberta, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ONTO POWER LINES AT INTERSECTION OF HWY 341 AND HWY 128.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roberta, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL IN THE CENTER OF THE TOWN OF ROBERTA... KNOCKING OUT A TRANSFORMER NEAR HWY 80 AND 341
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Roberta, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG WEST AGENCY STREET AND HWY 341 IN ROBERTA... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roberta, GA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2018
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF GA HWY 128 AND MONCRIEF RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Roberta, GA
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2017
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES WERE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 80 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 341 AND 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Salem, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2016
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON MANOR STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roberta, 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 31078

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
7:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 341.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Roberta, GA
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
7:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AS IT APPROACHED ROBERTA ALONG HIGHWAY 128. A NUMBER OF HOMES SUSTAINED ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE ALONG THE TRACK WITH NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS WERE ALSO DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Roberta, GA
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED ALONG MONCRIEF RD AND HWY 128.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Roberta, GA
UNK category
Jan 1, 2021
7:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMA HAS CONFIRMED A ROOF BLOWN OFF A HOME... ALONG WITH MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AROUND THE AREA ALONG HOPEWELL ROAD WEST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Salem, GA
UNK category
Oct 10, 2018
8:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE STRUCTURES DAMAGED ALONG WITH TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON FLINT RIVER ESTATES RD ON HWY 128 WEST OF ROBERTA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Horns, GA
F1 category
Apr 3, 1979
10:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 27, 1972
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 15, 1971
10:13 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
Dec 25, 1964
11:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31078
Crawford County · 2,788 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 31078 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,430
Households1,371
Housing units1,884
Income
Median household income$38,274
$100k+ households29.6%
$150k+ households17.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached856
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily205
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes792
Housing mix
Single-family share45.4%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share11.6%
Mobile-home share42.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied974
Renter-occupied397
Vacant units513
Home value & age
Median home value$112,200
Owner homes $300k+5.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,158
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31078 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 50 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31078, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31078?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31078 is 1.75″. It was reported near Roberta, GA on March 27, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31078 — 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 31078 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31078 — 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 31078 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31078 — 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 31078 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31078 — 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 31078, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31078, 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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