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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Catoosa County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Catoosa County, GA from March 8, 1961 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30736 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
167
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Catoosa County, GA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Catoosa County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Wood Station, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report and photo of quarter size hail from Lake Winnepesaukah.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Lakeview, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pleasant Grove, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NEAR FT. OGLETHORPE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Burning Bush, GA
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
6:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail on Live Oak Road in Ringgold.
NWS Hail Report Location: .78 W Love Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Fort Oglethorpe.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Ft Oglethorpe, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that dime sized hail fell for 10 minutes in northern Catoosa County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 NE Keith, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2012
2:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Catoosa County 911 Center reported that pea to dime sized hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Ringgold, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
2:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickle-sized hail near Ringgold.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Indian Springs, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
12:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained storm spotter observed quarter-sized hail in the far northwestern part of Catoosa county near the Tennessee state line, then observed nickel-sized hail toward the northeastern part of the county northeast of Ringgold.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeview, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed golf ball-sized hail across northern Catoosa county, including the northern side of Ringgold.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Ft Oglethorpe, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2011
12:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed penny-sized hail near Ringgold.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SW Ringgold, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed ping-pong ball-sized hail near Fort Oglethorpe and quarter-sized hail near Lakeview. WSR-88D data suggests that similar-sized hail likely continued southeastward across the county toward Tunnel Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lakeview, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
12:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail west of Ringgold.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boynton, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2009
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Graysville area of far northern Catoosa county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 N Indian Springs, 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 Catoosa County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Department of transportation reports trees down along Interstate 75 southbound near exit 350.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Boynton, GA
59 mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet site GA318 measured a wind gust to 51 knots / 59 mph as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Boynton, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports trees down near the intersection of Fowler Road and Battlefield Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Ringgold, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across W. Nickajack Road near the intersection of Hooper Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Wood Station, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports power lines down along Mount Vernon Road near the intersection with Crum Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Salem, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports tree down on a power line along Dug Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Graysville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports tree down on a power line along Dug Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Graysville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a tree down near the intersection of Spring Valley Lane and Middle View Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Graysville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports tree down on power lines along Barnhart Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Oglethorpe, GA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a large tree down across Lakeview Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeview, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Beaumont, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree over roadway. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Noble, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Graysville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Osburn Road and Oakwood Terrace.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Blue Spring, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in road. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeview, 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 Catoosa County

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
3:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO IN THE TOWN OF FORT OGLETHORPE. REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS STRUCTURES AS WELL AS DOZENS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Fort Oglethorpe, GA
UNK category
Dec 2, 2016
6:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO ASSOCIATED WITH A DISCRETE SUPERCELL PRODUCED A SMALL AREA OF DAMAGE NORTHEAST OF RINGGOLD... SPECIFICALLY ALONG CHEROKEE VALLEY ROAD AND SWALLOW LANE... SEVERAL HOMES SUSTAINED SOME LEVEL OF DAMAGE. THE WORST OF THE DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A HOME WHERE BOTH GARAGE DOORS COLLAPSED INWARD AND BLEW A PORTION OF THE ROOF OFF. DEBRIS FROM THIS ROOF WAS THROWN MORE THAN 500 YARDS DOWNSTREAM. THIS SUPPORTS MAXIMUM WINDS OF 85 MPH A HIGH END EF-0 TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Shookville, GA
EF1 category
Oct 6, 2014
6:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team found that an EF1 tornado touched down just north of Ringgold, GA. The tornado was on the ground between a quarter and a third of a mile, however dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted in the Calloway Farms subdivision. Seven homes sustained damage with one home uninhabitable. One home lost a section of its roof and an attic wall and another home had the garage doors blown out. [10/06/14: Tornado#1, County#1-1, EF1, Catoosa, 2014:010}.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .14 W Copeland, GA
EF4 category
Apr 27, 2011
7:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF4 tornado, the first of this intensity to occur within the Peachtree City, Georgia county warning area (CWA), touched down in Catoosa county, just southwest of Ringgold along Davis Ridge Road. The tornado tracked across Interstate-75 at mile marker 348 then continued on into and through the city of Ringgold before tracking northeast toward Cohutta and then into Hamilton and eventually Bradley county, Tennessee. The tornado tracked nearly 12 miles through Catoosa county. Major devastation was observed throughout the north side of the city of Ringgold. The worst damage occurred on Cherokee Valley Road on the north side of Ringgold where 12 homes were obliterated. An additional 80 to 90 homes sustained major damage from the tornado. In addition, several commercial businesses, including restaurants and motels, at exit 348 on Interstate-75 were destroyed. There were eight fatalities and 30 injuries reported with this tornado. Seven of the eight deaths occurred on Cherokee Valley Road, which was heavily devastated by the tornado. Most of the tornado victims lived within 200 yards of each other and were killed when their homes collapsed around them. Finally, hundreds of trees and dozens of power lines and utility poles were also destroyed by the tornado. This was by far the deadliest and most devastating of the 15 tornadoes to affect north and central Georgia during this tornado outbreak.||Total damages from Catoosa county consist of 74 destroyed homes and/or businesses, 60 with major damage, and 118 with minor damage for a total of 252 affected structures.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #4, County #1-1, EF4, Catoosa, 2011:013].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 E Blue Spring, GA
EF0 category
Oct 25, 2010
4:52 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF0 tornado had touched down approximately four miles northeast of Ringgold along Keiths Road. The tornado traveled east-northeast for only 300 yards before lifting. Maximum path width was determined to be 75 yards with maximum winds gusts estimated to be 80 mph. Two homes, two chicken houses, and a barn suffered minor roof damage from the tornado. In addition, approximately 50 trees were downed along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.86 NNE Keith, GA
F1 category
Nov 22, 1992
9:33 AM EST
Tornado report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Mar 8, 1961
1:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Catoosa County, GA
Catoosa County · 20,585 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 · County

Catoosa County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population68,356
Households26,139
Housing units28,275
Income
Median household income$72,425
$100k+ households41.3%
$150k+ households13.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached20,585
Attached single-family977
Small multifamily3,027
Large multifamily914
Mobile homes2,772
Housing mix
Single-family share72.8%
Attached-home share3.5%
Multifamily share13.9%
Mobile-home share9.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,625
Renter-occupied6,514
Vacant units2,136
Home value & age
Median home value$214,200
Owner homes $300k+25.3%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1992
Older-home share34.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars25,031
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Catoosa County

30736 138
Ringgold, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30707 76
Chickamauga, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30741 75
Fairview, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30710 47
Cohutta, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30755 40
Tunnel Hill, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30739 26
Rock Spring, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30742 23
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 47 hail, 167 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Catoosa County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Catoosa County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Catoosa County is 3.00″. It was reported near Ringgold, GA on June 7, 1985.

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

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

I am selling a home in Catoosa 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 Catoosa County address?

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