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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Eatonton, GA from September 3, 1959 through March 31, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31024 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Eatonton, GA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 31, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Eatonton, GA

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported near the intersection of Harmony Ln and Harmony Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Phoenix, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball hail reported at Hwy 44 and Thunder Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Phoenix, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2023
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNW Phoenix. Golf ball sized hail reported near the intersection of Harmony Ln and Harmony Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Phoenix, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN EATONTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Eatonton, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
5:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golfball sized hail in Eatonton. The hail was so deep it covered the ground completely.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hunts, GA
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2011
2:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail south of Phoenix in east central Putnam county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Eatonton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2011
2:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Putnam county 911 center observed nickel to quarter-sized hail in Eatonton outside the County 911 Building. WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely fell across much of the county from the southwest corner to the northeast corner.
NWS Hail Report Location: .3 NW Willard, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 27, 2010
6:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Putnam County 911 Center relayed reports of quarter-sized hail across the far northern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Harmony, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2010
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Putnam County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail approximately six miles southeast of Eatonton. The public observed quarter-sized hail on the Putnam county sided of Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Eatonton, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2009
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Putnam County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail near Eatonton. Radar data suggests that similar sized-hail or larger likely fell across the northwest part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Willard, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
10:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickel-sized hail in the Eatonton area. Radar data suggests that penny to nickel-sized hail likely fell across much of the central portion of the county from west to east.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Willard, GA
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Putnam County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail in the Eatonton area. Several reports of golf ball-sized hail were received from the southwest to the northeast part of the county. Radar supported that hail of this size likely fell across in a swath from west to east near and just north of Georgia Highway 16.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Eatonton, GA
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickel-sized hail in the Eatonton area. Radar data supported that hail of similar size likely fell across much of the county from the northern border near Godfrey in Morgan county to the southern border of Baldwin county, south of Flat Rock.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Eatonton, GA
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail northeast of Eatonton. Radar supported that hail this size or possibly larger continued into the east central part of Putnam county along and near Georgia Highway 16.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Eatonton, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball-sized hail from the Eatonton area as yet another severe thunderstorm tracked across northern Putnam county. Radar supported that large hail fell across much of northwest, north central, and east central Putnam county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Reids Crossroads, 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 Eatonton, GA

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UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portions of the roof of a warehouse building located on the 100 block of E Marion St were peeled back/damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eatonton, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree down along hwy441 in Eatonton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eatonton, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Highway 129 between Highway 212 and the Jones County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Resseaus Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down along Rabbit Skip Rd SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Stanfordville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees as well as power lines were reported down in the area of Glenwood Springs Road at Halls Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Willard, GA
61 mph
Jul 15, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 mph wind gust measured by the UGA mesonet station in Eatonton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Uga Mesonet, GA
UNK mph
Dec 30, 2021
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES AND DAMAGE FROM STORMS MOVING THROUGH SOUTHWEST PUTNAM COUNTY ON 12/30/21. TIME EST FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Resseaus Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2020
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 212 AND TWIN BRIDGES ROAD SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Resseaus Crossroa, GA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
7:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN ALONG OLD GLENWOOD SPRINGS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Eatonton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RIVER OAK DR AND HWY 129 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Warfield, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 142 AND GEORGIA 16.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Willard, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2018
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF WESLEY CHAPEL RD AND HWY 44.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Eatonton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2018
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACCROSS CROOKED CREEK RD... SE OF EATONTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Warfield, GA
UNK mph
Mar 22, 2018
4:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GODFREY RD AND GLADES RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Willard, GA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HOLDEN RD AND OLD MACON CIR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Note, 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 Eatonton, GA

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
7:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** AN EF1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 105 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN THE OCONNE NATIONAL FOREST WEST OF EATONTON NEAR HWY 16. THE TORNADO TRACKED ENE... JUST NORTH OF THE EATONTON CITY LIMITS. THE TORNADO WAS AT ITS STRONGEST AS IT CROSSED US HWY 129 UPROOTING AND SNAPPING SEVERAL TREES AT THE BASE AND CASUING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO 3 HOMES IN THE AREA. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE ENE LIFTING AS IT APPROACHED A NEIGHBORHOOD ALONG HUNTERS CHASE CT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Rock Eagle 4-H Ce, GA
EF0 category
Dec 2, 2009
2:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet a third tornado had touched down in central Georgia. This tornado also touched down in Putnam county, but this time was rated an EF1 with maximum winds of 90 mph. This tornado touched down near Little Road and Harmony Road, approximately 8.2 miles north-north of Eatonton, then moved north-northeast to a point near 9.0 miles north-northeast of Eatonton. The maximum path width was determined to be 100 yards. Hundreds of trees and several power lines were down along the path of the tornado. One mobile home was rolled over on its side. The occupant of the mobile home escaped uninjured, but was taken to the hospital anyway because of a coronary episode. At least one outbuilding was destroyed, tin roofing was blown off a portion of one home's roof, and some fencing was also blown down along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.2 NNE Eatonton, GA
EF0 category
Dec 2, 2009
1:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet another brief EF0 tornado touched down in central Georgia, this time in western Putnam county. This tornado, as was the case with the earlier one in northern Jones county, touched down in a heavily forested area of the Oconee National Forest in western Putnam county. The tornado touched down approximately 4.3 miles west of Eatonton and traveled approximately 1.5 miles on a northeastward path before lifting about 3.5 miles west-northwest of Eatonton. Maximum winds with this tornado were estimated to be 85 mph with a maximum path width of 100 yards. As was the case with the Jones county tornado, the damage was confined to trees. In this case, nearly 500 trees were snapped off or uprooted along the damage path. At least 50 of these trees were down across forestry roads. Two hunters were trapped in the area by the downed trees, but were subsequently rescued unharmed when the forestry roads were cleared.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.3 W Eatonton, GA
EF1 category
Feb 18, 2009
7:19 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aerial and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in cooperation with the Putnam County Emergency Management Director confirmed that an EF1 tornado carved an approximate 8-9 mile track across Putnam county very near Georgia Highway 16. The tornado first touched down near Williard, west of Eatonton and continued on an east-southeastward track toward, lifting very near the Hancock county line. Much of the resulting damage occurred near Glenwood Springs Road. A restaurant and two other commercial buildings were completely destroyed on the southwest side of Eatonton. At least one person was injured from debris in this area. A number of trees were either uprooted or snapped along the path of the tornado, along with many downed power lines. U.S. Highway 129, south of Eatonton, was closed for several hours as it was blocked from numerous downed trees and power lines. Several individuals were trapped in their vehicles in this area. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 3/4 mile. Maximum winds gusts within the tornado were estimated to have been 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.15 W Willard, GA
F4 category
Nov 22, 1992
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Eatonton, GA
Putnam County · 8,183 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

Eatonton, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,430
Households2,582
Housing units2,848
Income
Median household income$52,989
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,881
Attached single-family95
Small multifamily158
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes714
Housing mix
Single-family share66.1%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share5.6%
Mobile-home share25.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,229
Renter-occupied353
Vacant units266
Home value & age
Median home value$144,800
Owner homes $300k+14.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1976
Older-home share55.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,446
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 73 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Eatonton, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 31, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Eatonton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Eatonton, GA is 2.00″. It was reported near Eatonton, GA on May 14, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Eatonton — 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 Eatonton address?

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