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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cataula, GA from March 20, 1970 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cataula, GA · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cataula, GA

7 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail east of Interstate-185.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Mulberry Grove, GA
1.25″ hail
May 23, 2005
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported half-dollar-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cataula, GA
1.25″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
3:13 PM EST
Hail report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports were received of hail from dime size to half dollar size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fortson, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 1999
10:19 AM EST
Hail report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Harris county EMA reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cataula, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 1996
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cataula, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1989
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
2.50″ hail
Apr 23, 1971
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 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 Cataula, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a tree and power lines down along Voorhees Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2023
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on GA 315 between Wildwood Plantation Dr and Culpepper Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Cataula. Tree down on GA 315 between Wildwood Plantation Dr and Culpepper Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Hamilton Mulberry Grove Rd and GA 315.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mulberry Grove, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on HWY 27 near the intersection of GA 315.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across SR 315 near SR 1 intersection. Both lanes blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Cataula. Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Cataula. Tree down on GA 315 between Wildwood Plantation Dr and Culpepper Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Mulberry Grove. Tree down at intersection of Hamilton Mulberry Grove Rd and GA 315.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mulberry Grove, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ONTO POWER LINES ON FORTSON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mulberry Grove, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ONTO WEST BONACRE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Fortson, GA
UNK mph
Sep 27, 2018
6:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON HOLLAND RD SOUTH OF CATAULA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HOODY HARRIS RD AND MULBERRY GROVE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Mulberry Grove, GA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN IN CATAULA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2017
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE AND POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON GATLIN LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rehobeth, GA
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2017
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN TOWN OF CATAULA ON US 27. SOME POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN ON VEHICLES WITH PEOPLE INSIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cataula, 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 Cataula, GA

10 reports
UNK category
Feb 7, 2017
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO TRAVELED ALONG HIGHWAY 27 IN SOUTHERN HARRIS COUNTY MAINLY SNAPPING OR UPROOTING TREES... AND KNOCKING DOWN POWER POLES. IT STARTED ON WEST BONACRE RD AND THEN QUICKLY STRENGTHENED AS IT CROSSED HWY 27 NORTH OF RAYMOND RD. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE WAS SEEN ALONG GATLIN ROAD WHERE 50-100 LARGE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. THE TORNADO APPEARED TO BE AT ITS STRONGEST WITH MAX WINDS OF 95 MPH EF-1...AND A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 250 YARDS. THE TORNADO LIFTED JUST N OF WELLES DRIVE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Rehobeth, GA
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
3:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DEBRIS ON ROAD AND POWER LINES DOWN ON 27 NORTHBOUND AT CHAMBLISS ROAD. AND AT HWY 315 INTERSECTION TO HOLLAND ROAD. ROADS CLOSED DUE TO DEBRIS AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Cataula, GA
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
3:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 9 TREES DOWN IN THE TOWN OF CATAULA. ONE TREE WAS HIT BY A CAR AND ANOTHER WAS ON A HOUSE. NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED IN THE AREA OFF CHAMBLISS ROAD. NO MAJOR DAMAGE TO HOMES. SOME MINOR SHINGLE DAMAGE. MAJOR DAMAGE TO A YOUTH SPORTS BUILDING IN CATAULA WHERE THE ROOF WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN OFF. LOCAL GROCER OFF CHAMBLISS ROAD REPORTED BISCUIT CANS BURSTING AS THE STORM PASSED BY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cataula, GA
EF0 category
Apr 15, 2011
6:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down approximately five miles southeast of Hamilton and tracked east-northeast just 0.43 mile before lifting. The maximum path width was 50 yards with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph. Ten trees along the path of the tornado were topped. In addition, a gazebo and storage shed were destroyed by the tornado. While there was widespread damage to trees and power lines across much of the county, other than the damage noted along this brief path, all of the other damage was the result of strong thunderstorm wind gusts and not a tornado.||[04/15-04/16/11: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Harris, 2011:007].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .79 ESE Kingsboro, GA
F0 category
Mar 13, 1997
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Cataula, GA
F0 category
Mar 6, 1996
7:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mulberry Grove, GA
F1 category
Sep 13, 1979
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 8, 1978
12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 19, 1970
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Mar 20, 1970
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Cataula, GA
Harris County · 13,000 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

Cataula, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,898
Households518
Housing units626
Income
Median household income$119,737
$100k+ households61.2%
$150k+ households32.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached573
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes53
Housing mix
Single-family share91.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share8.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied482
Renter-occupied36
Vacant units108
Home value & age
Median home value$299,200
Owner homes $300k+49.8%
Owner homes $500k+12.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2001
Older-home share22.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars454
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 43 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Cataula, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cataula?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cataula, GA is 2.50″. It was reported near Cataula, GA on April 23, 1971.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cataula — 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 Cataula address?

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