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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Athens-Clarke County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Athens-Clarke County, GA from January 21, 1959 through July 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
147
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Athens-Clarke County, GA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Athens-Clarke County, GA

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 3, 2022
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY CALLER IN ATHENS... GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Beechwood Hills, GA
1.25″ hail
Jun 7, 2021
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE HUNTINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION AS WELL AS HAIL ESTIMATED TO BE HALF-DOLLAR SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Westgate Park, GA
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2021
1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL THE SIZE OF PINGPONG BALLS WERE REPORTED BETWEEN JIMMY DANIEL AND HUNTINGTON RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Bogart, GA
1.25″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED WITH SOMW LARGER STONES REPOTED... POSSIBLY UP TO TENNIS BALL SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Oconee Heights, GA
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL HAIL REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Athens, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER INCH HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PRICE AVENUE AND SUNSET DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Beechwood Hills, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 7 MILES WEST OF ATHENS
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Athens, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED A REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL ON LINDMAR COURT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashton Place, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A LOCAL NURSERY REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG BARNETT SHOALS RD AND HANCOCK LN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barch Estates, GA
1.00″ hail
Oct 9, 2014
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail on Peeks Point in Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.61 N Athens, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2012
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that dime size hail fell in the Barnett Shoals Road area of Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 E Green Acres, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in the far southeast part of Clarke County, south of Winterville and near the Oglethorpe county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.79 ESE Whitehall, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
5:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail on the east side of Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 E Athens, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2009
8:48 AM EST-5
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Athens, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to nickel-sized hail in southern Clarke county, just south of the University of Georgia and the city of Athens in the Whitehall area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 ENE Whitehall, 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM operator reports a tree down along Lexington Road near the intersection with Morton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Dunlap, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Gaines School Road near the intersection with Continental Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Barnett Shoals Road near College Station Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Mitchell Bridge Road near the intersection with Russell Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Beechwood Hills, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Woodward Way near Duncan Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Beechwood Hills, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A tree and power lines fell onto a vehicle in the 1400 block of Highway 29... causing entrapment of the occupant. Injuries were not life-threatening.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hull, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 200 block of Leann Drive. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Barretts Mill, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 500 block of Southview Drive. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Athens, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Areas of the road near the intersection of Bloomfield Street and Hall Street remain impassable due to several trees down in and along the roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Athens, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 200 block of Rosewood Place. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oconee Heights, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 100 block of West Huntington Road. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Bear Creek Reservo, GA
UNK mph
May 4, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reports tree down at Old Lexington Road near Crestwood Dr in east Athens.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed across roadway at intersection of Forest Rd and Lanier Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approx. 25 trees down across the UGA Golf Course from severe thunderstorm winds. The damage was contained within the south end of the course moving from southwest to northeast.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Whitehall, GA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Westchester Dr and Westchester Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Oconee Heights, 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA

5 reports
F1 category
Apr 8, 1986
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Apr 8, 1980
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 28, 1976
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
May 28, 1973
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Mar 31, 1973
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens-Clarke County, GA
Clarke County · 27,933 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 · City

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population126,987
Households53,397
Housing units56,132
Income
Median household income$51,655
$100k+ households29.7%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached27,182
Attached single-family3,633
Small multifamily10,712
Large multifamily12,287
Mobile homes2,251
Housing mix
Single-family share48.4%
Attached-home share6.5%
Multifamily share41.0%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,623
Renter-occupied31,774
Vacant units2,735
Home value & age
Median home value$271,800
Owner homes $300k+42.2%
Owner homes $500k+12.8%
Owner homes $750k+4.7%
Median year built1987
Older-home share39.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars50,194
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 43 hail, 147 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Athens-Clarke County, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Athens-Clarke County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Athens-Clarke County, GA is 2.75″. It was reported near Athens, GA on June 4, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Athens-Clarke 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 Athens-Clarke County address?

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