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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Experiment, GA from November 18, 1957 through March 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Experiment, GA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Experiment, GA

9 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Spalding County Emergency Management Director and the public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail along Georgia Highway 16 near Griffin. Quarter to golf ball-sized hail was also observed in Coweta county near the Spalding county line. Radar data suggested that similar-sized hail continued across much of central Spalding county along Georgia Highway 16.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Digbey, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 29, 2007
4:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail on College Street on the north side of Griffin. The public also reported that some of the hail may possibly have been as big as golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Experiment, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Towalaga, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 1999
5:08 PM EST
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The 911 center reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vaughn, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 1999
6:28 PM EST
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were several reports of dime and quarter size hail from the public and the 911 center.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vaughn, GA
1.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
4:03 PM EST
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were numerous reports of hail, ranging from dime to golfball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Griffin, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 1999
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports indicated hail ranging from nickel to quarter size fell. Strong winds also knocked down a few tree limbs.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Pomona, GA
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 1971
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
0.75″ hail
Sep 8, 1968
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 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 Experiment, GA

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58 mph
Mar 12, 2026
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Experiment, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tree down in the 7600 block of Highway 16/Newnan Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Digbey, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
4:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tree and powerlines down along the 1900 block of North Hill Street Ext.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Experiment, GA
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerline on Bleachery Street near Seago Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: Experiment, GA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2025
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of W McIntosh Rd and Westmoreland Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Highland Mills, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along West McIntosh Road between Brooks and Griffin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Vaughn, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reports tree down along Northside Dr near Hill St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Experiment, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reports tree down along Sunset Dr near N Expy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Highland Mills, GA
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
9:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down across roadway at intersection of GA Highway 16 and Tri County Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Digbey, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across the roadway in the 900 block of W. Quilly Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Experiment, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed on Edwards Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Birdie, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Bent Creek Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Vaughn, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across the 1200 block of Vaughn Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Vaughn, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down across the road at the 900 block of West Quilly St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Experiment, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree down along Vineyard Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Highland Mills, 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 Experiment, GA

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 9, 2025
11:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey crews noted significant tree damage along the north side of Heads Creek Reservoir associated with a tornado early Monday morning.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Vaughn, GA
UNK category
Jan 12, 2023
9:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HOBBY LOBBY ROOF IN GRIFFIN GA. NEAR RIEGAL ST AND PINE DR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Highland Mills, GA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2017
4:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS WAS AN EF0 TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF .6 MILES AND A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 150 YARDS. THE ESTIMATED PEAK WIND SPEED WAS 85 MPH. THE TORNADO SNAPPED AND UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES. DOWNED TREES FROM THIS TORNADO ALSO CAUSED EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Experiment, GA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2017
4:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN AND ALSO ON STRUCTURES NEAR 600 BLOCK OF MELROSE AVE. MULTIPLE TREES WERE ALSO REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTIONS OF HILLWOOD AVE AND 19TH STREET AND N EXPRESSWAY AND ELLIS RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Experiment, GA
EF2 category
Feb 18, 2009
8:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the tornado that initially touched down in Meriwether county, then tracked across southern Coweta county, crossed into Spalding county approximately four miles east-northeast of Haralson or 7 miles west of Zetella. The tornado remain an EF2 as it tracked across southwest and into south central Spalding county, lifting just shy of the Pike county line about five miles west of Rover. Extensive damage was observed along the track of the tornado Four homes were completely destroyed and 40 others sustained minor to moderate damage. Dozens of trees were also down along the path of the tornado. The tornado tracked roughly five miles with southern Spalding county with a maximum path width of one mile and maximum winds of 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.55 WNW Blantons Mill, GA
F2 category
Nov 22, 1992
1:04 PM EST
Tornado report for Experiment, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 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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Experiment, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,165
Households1,286
Housing units1,399
Income
Median household income$30,745
$100k+ households18.1%
$150k+ households2.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,080
Attached single-family17
Small multifamily263
Large multifamily34
Mobile homes5
Housing mix
Single-family share77.2%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share21.2%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied586
Renter-occupied700
Vacant units113
Home value & age
Median home value$106,800
Owner homes $300k+9.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1961
Older-home share76.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,068
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 57 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Experiment, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Experiment?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Experiment, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Digbey, GA on March 26, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Experiment — 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 Experiment address?

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