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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Buchanan, GA from June 27, 1972 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Buchanan, GA · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Buchanan, GA

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE EMERGENCY MANAGER HAS REPORTED ONE INCH HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 113 AND HIGHWAY 120.
NWS Hail Report Location: Draketown, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2015
2:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Employees at James O���Neal Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep reported quarter size hail at their location along U.S. Highway 27 north northwest of Bremen.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 NW West Bremen, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Haralson County 911 Center reported that hail fell across much of the county. Radar data and reports from neighboring counties from the same thunderstorms support at least penny-sized hail. Exact times were estimated using radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Felton, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 12, 2008
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickel-sized hail. Estimated wind gusts of 40 mph also blew down some trees in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Felton, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
8:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that penny-sized hail covered the ground north of Draketown near the Haralson/Paulding county line. High wind was also reported, but no wind damage was noted.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Draketown, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
3:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that quarter-sized hail fell for up to 15 minutes east of Buchanan.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Buchanan, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 11, 2006
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Haralson County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Buchanan, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2006
4:58 PM EST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Draketown, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:18 AM EST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Haralson County Emergency Management Director the Haralson County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Buchanan, GA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2002
2:51 PM EST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Haralson county 911 center reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Felton, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2000
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buchanan, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 1998
7:15 AM EST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Buchanan, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1993
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buchanan, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 1990
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1988
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 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 Buchanan, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tree down near Tallapoosa Highway... north of Steadman Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Felton, GA
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A county official reported several snapped trees and a damaged pole barn near the intersection of True Gospel Road and Highway 113. Radar estimates wind speeds of 70-75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Draketown, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2025
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large metal roofed car port destroyed. Multiple trees knocked down. Report and photos provided by local media via a viewer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Felton, GA
UNK mph
Mar 6, 2025
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of shingles blown off of many structures in Buchanan.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buchanan, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on power lines on Loftis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Draketown, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Mt. View Club House Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Felton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Mill Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Draketown, GA
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG MACEDONIA CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Buchanan, GA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED IN THE CITY OF BUCHANAN
NWS Wind Report Location: Buchanan, GA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2020
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON HWY 100 IN NW HARALSON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Felton, GA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2020
8:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MOOD RD AND FRANCES WHITE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Draketown, GA
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2020
8:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN BUCHANAN
NWS Wind Report Location: Buchanan, GA
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2019
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12-20 TREES DOWN ACROSS A 5 SQ. MILE AREA IN BUCHANAN. A COUPLE OF POWERLINES DOWN... TOO. DID NOT IMPACT ANY HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buchanan, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 TO 15 TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN COUNTY-WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Buchanan, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON BETHLEHEM CHURCH RD NEAR THE BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Felton, 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 Buchanan, GA

4 reports
UNK category
Mar 22, 2018
2:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS OF 90 MPH TRACKED 1.4 MILES THROUGH HARALSON COUNTY IN THE CITY OF BUCHANAN WHERE IT SNAPPED AND UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES. TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED WHEN A TREE FELL ON A HOME IN THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Buchanan, GA
EF3 category
Mar 2, 2012
8:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down at approximately 8:09 PM in Haralson County near Cross Roads Church Road and Tallapoosa Highway, uprooting and snapping trees for several miles. The tornado strengthened to an EF-3 along Bethlehem Church Road where a house collapsed and a repair shop was destroyed. One person was injured when the house collapsed into the basement, where he was taking shelter. At that residence, two dogs were killed. A cow died in a nearby field. The tornado continued across Haralson County, crossing Highway 27 where dozens of trees where snapped and uprooted. As the tornado continued east, minor damage was sustained to a church where a steeple was blown off. Hundreds of trees were down in forested areas in the eastern portions of Haralson County. The tornado continued into Paulding County where it lifted near McClure Trail and McClure Drive around 8:50 PM.||[03/02/12: Tornado #1, County #1-2, EF3, Haralson, 2012:005].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 SSE Little Creek, GA
F1 category
Apr 4, 1979
6:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 27, 1972
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan, GA
Haralson County · 9,186 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Buchanan, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,324
Households443
Housing units481
Income
Median household income$49,271
$100k+ households42.7%
$150k+ households15.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached321
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily58
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes94
Housing mix
Single-family share66.7%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share19.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied215
Renter-occupied228
Vacant units38
Home value & age
Median home value$173,400
Owner homes $300k+11.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share73.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars385
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 56 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Buchanan, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Buchanan?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Buchanan, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Felton, GA on May 3, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Buchanan — 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 Buchanan address?

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