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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Austell, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Austell, GA from September 21, 1958 through July 21, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Austell, GA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Austell, GA

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 9, 2014
1:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Employee reported quarter-sized hail at the Shell gas station on Austell Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.99 W Floyd, GA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that pea to dime sized hail fell in Austell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Austell, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
10:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio operators relayed several reports of quarter-sized hail from Austell to Smyrna.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Austell, GA
1.00″ hail
Dec 4, 2005
4:43 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of nickel to quarter-sized hail were received from the public from Austell to Mableton. In Austell, the hail was reported to have been covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2002
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail. The public also reported that 1.8 inches of rain fell in about 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2002
6:56 AM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2000
7:55 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 1998
8:12 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous public reports indicated hail ranged from dime to quarter size. One report was of golf ball size hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
2.75″ hail
Jul 20, 1998
12:17 AM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous public reports indicated hail ranging from dime size to as large as baseball size fell in Cobb county. The hail covered the ground in some areas. One large tree was also reportedly blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Austell, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1998
4:24 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Powder Spgs, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 1998
12:25 AM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 10, 1997
4:47 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Austell in south Cobb county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 1996
2:37 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 23, 1995
8:44 PM EST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Austell, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1983
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 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 Austell, GA

11 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was reported down on a powerline off Brannon Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Austell, GA
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUILDING COLLAPSE OFF OAK RIDGE ON COBB SIDE OF ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Austell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE SNAPPED AT FESSENDEN AVE AND WASHINGTON ST
NWS Wind Report Location: Austell, GA
64 mph
Apr 16, 2011
1:29 AM EST-5
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Cobb County Emergency Management Director reported extensive and widespread thunderstorm wind damage across Cobb county from Austell, to Smyrna, to Vinings. The most significant damage was near Austell. In Austell, at least a dozen trees were down affecting five homes. Four of the homes suffered minor to moderate damage, while another suffered minor damage to its roof. The winds also ripped off a portion of the roof of a BJ's Warehouse building near Interstate-20. Wind damage to trees was also observed in the Smyrna area where a spotter measured at least a 52 mph wind gust on personal weather equipment. In Vinings, the public reported that a large sign was ripped off a store at a strip mall on Cobb Parkway with a tree down in the adjacent parking lot. Several power lines were also down between Austell and Vinings, leaving over 1000 people without power. In addition, several roads were blocked from downed trees. Nearly two dozen trees affected roads in eastern Cobb county, including Paces Ferry, Powers Ferry, Kings Ferry, Paper Mill, Cumberland Parkway, Hurt Road, Stillhouse Road, Mabry Road, and Milford Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Austell, GA
58 mph
Apr 15, 2011
6:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Cobb County 911 Center reported widespread tree and power line damage across the southeast half of the county. Dozens of trees were down within this area. The damage was most concentrated southeast of Marietta and near Smyrna. Trees were down on cars near the intersection of Interstate-285 and Interstate-75 southeast of Marietta.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Powder Spgs, GA
58 mph
Jul 6, 2008
12:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Cobb County 911 Center reported that six trees were down in the area between Power Springs and Mableton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Powder Spgs, GA
45 mph
Oct 11, 2006
6:01 PM EST-5
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Douglas County 911 Center relayed a report of two trees that were down just across the county line in extreme southern Cobb county near Austell. This damage was caused by the same thunderstorm that blew down two trees in Douglas county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Austell, GA
45 mph
Aug 5, 2006
3:56 PM EST
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that thunderstorm wind gusts knocked a couple of trees and power lines down in the Austell area. Consequently, around 20,000 people in the area were left without power during the afternoon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Austell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 1998
8:15 PM EST
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm caused damage from near Austell to Marietta. Trees were uprooted or snapped off, falling on houses, vehicles, and power lines. One man was pinned for 3 hours by a tree that crashed through his home's roof. He sustained injuries but nothing was broken. Part of a Cobb county fire station's engine bay roof was peeled off. A chimney was knocked off of a house. Downed power lines left thousands without power into the next day.
NWS Wind Report Location: Austell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 1976
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
UNK mph
Aug 26, 1975
1:44 PM CST
Wind report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Austell, GA

2 reports
F3 category
Mar 29, 1991
7:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Sep 21, 1958
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Austell, GA
Cobb County · 204,162 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

Austell, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,351
Households3,010
Housing units3,175
Income
Median household income$67,500
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,427
Attached single-family207
Small multifamily425
Large multifamily65
Mobile homes51
Housing mix
Single-family share76.4%
Attached-home share6.5%
Multifamily share15.4%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,895
Renter-occupied1,115
Vacant units165
Home value & age
Median home value$255,700
Owner homes $300k+22.1%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1988
Older-home share44.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,977
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 11 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Austell, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Austell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Austell, GA is 2.75″. It was reported near NW Austell, GA on July 20, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Austell — 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 Austell address?

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