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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Barrow County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Barrow County, GA from June 22, 1958 through June 10, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30680 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
57
Wind Reports
128
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Barrow County, GA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Barrow County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2022
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC ESTIMATES QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG RIVERBLUFF DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Arcade, GA
1.50″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF QUARTER TO POSSIBLY PING PONG HAIL IN BARROW COUNTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Winder, GA
1.50″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN AUBURN GA
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ESTIMATED...UP TO A QUARTER RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA SOCIAL MEDIA SITE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Winder, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCAL FARM REPORTED ONE INCH HAIL ALONG FINCH ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Arcade, GA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2014
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail just outside of Winder.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.59 NE Winder Arpt, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
6:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel to quarter sized hail east of Auburn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 WSW County Line, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
9:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near Winder.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Winder, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2009
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Statham area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Statham, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2009
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail in the far western part of Barrow county, especially in the Auburn area. They reported that it hailed for up to 10 minutes in the Auburn area. The public also reported nickel-sized hail in the Bethlehem area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Auburn, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Barrow County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail in the Winder area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Winder, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in Winder on Georgia Highway 211, Rockwell Church Road, and near the Barrow-Winder High School. The public observed penny-sized hail between Thompson's Mill and Auburn. Winds were estimated at 60-70 mph with this thunderstorm, but no tree or structural damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Thompsons Mill, GA
1.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two separate embedded thunderstorms, less than 10 miles apart, produced large hail. The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the Thompsons Mill/Braselton area, while several reports of penny-sized hail were received from the public in the far western and northwestern part of the county near the Gwinnett county line in the Auburn and Carl areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Auburn, GA
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2008
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter reported nickel-sized hail in the Winder area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Winder, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
5:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Barrow County 911 Center observed penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Winder, 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 Barrow County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down across Bill Rutledge Road near Matthews School Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Fort Yargo State, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped and downed near a residence along Eastmont Road in Winder.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Russell, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Carl, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around Glenn Jackson Road and Bogart Jefferson Road east of Statham.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Bogart, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along McElhannon Road... south of Bethlehem.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Bethlehem, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Bethel Bower Road and Tanners Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bold Springs, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Trees down across county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Winder, GA
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS EAST KIMBALL STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Winder, GA
UNK mph
May 3, 2021
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO A HOME NEAR OLD PEPPERS ROAD AND JACKSON TRAIL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Bethlehem, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2020
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ACROSS A DRIVEWAY ALONG PROVIDENCE CIRCLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Statham, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE AREA AROUND WINDER... INCLUDING ONE DOWN ON A HOME ON HICKERIA WAY... NE OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Winder, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED BY STRONG WINDS TO A HOME ON LIVINGSTON CT NEAR WINDER
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Fort Yargo State, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2020
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED DAMAGE TO WOODEN PLAYSET AND TRAMPOLINE ALONG WITH TREE LIMBS DOWN AROUND YARD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Statham, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2020
7:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE 100 TO 200 BLOCK OF TANNERS BRIDGE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Bethlehem, GA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2020
7:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE AND LINES DOWN IN THE ROADWAY AT EAST WRIGHT STREET AND EAST BROOK DRIVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Russell, 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 Barrow County

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 23, 2017
1:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF0 TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 200 YDS OR 0.1 MILES DESTROYED A BARN AND CARRIED DEBRIS A QUARTER MILE. SEVERAL LARGE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Russell, GA
F0 category
Aug 29, 2005
10:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service confirmed that an F0 tornado had torn a 1.5 mile long and 100 yard wide path through Fort Yargo State Park, just southwest of Winder. The tornado began roughly in the middle of the park, traveled northwest across Masseys Lake, and terminated near the west entrance to the park on Georgia Highway 81. From 800 to 900 trees in the park were uprooted or blown over. Some minor damage occurred to camp sites and park benches within the park. A vehicle and a camper were also damaged from downed trees. Nearby in Bethlehem, several chicken houses and outbuildings suffered minor to moderate damage and minor roof damage was also reported to a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Winder, GA
F1 category
Mar 28, 1984
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 7, 1974
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Jun 22, 1958
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Barrow County, GA
Barrow County · 26,454 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Barrow County

Winder, GA 89
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Auburn, GA 32
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Statham, GA 23
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Bethlehem, GA 21
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Russell, GA 14
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Carl, GA 4
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Barrow County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population86,982
Households29,770
Housing units31,298
Income
Median household income$77,477
$100k+ households46.0%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached26,454
Attached single-family613
Small multifamily1,841
Large multifamily425
Mobile homes1,947
Housing mix
Single-family share84.5%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share7.2%
Mobile-home share6.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied23,656
Renter-occupied6,114
Vacant units1,528
Home value & age
Median home value$255,200
Owner homes $300k+35.7%
Owner homes $500k+7.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built2000
Older-home share17.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars28,691
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Barrow County

30680 112
Winder, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30656 92
Monroe, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30517 33
Braselton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30548 29
Hoschton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30622 28
Athens-Clarke County, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30011 22
Auburn, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30620 21
Bethlehem, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30666 19
Statham, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 57 hail, 128 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Barrow County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Barrow County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Barrow County is 2.00″. It was reported near Thompsons Mill, GA on February 21, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Barrow County — 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 Barrow County address?

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