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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Flowery Branch, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Flowery Branch, GA from March 25, 1964 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Flowery Branch, GA · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Flowery Branch, GA

18 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 31, 2015
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM radio operator reported penny-sized hail about 3 miles north of Buford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.23 WSW Flowery Branch, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2011
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near Flowery Branch. WSR-88D radar data suggests that penny-sized hail also likely fell between Flowery Branch and Lake Lanier Islands in the far southwest part of the county. This hail was falling from a separate, yet simultaneously occurring thunderstorm north of Murrayville, which was producing nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Flowery Branch, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
9:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed golf ball-sized hail in Flowery Branch. Otherwise, mostly quarter-sized hail was observed elsewhere across the southern part of Hall county near Oakwood and Flowery Branch. WSR-88D radar data suggests that quarter-sized hail likely continued eastward toward Chestnut Mountain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Flowery Branch, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickel to quarter-sized hail near the Gwinnett county line south of Flowery Branch and golf ball-sized hail in the Gainesville area. Radar data suggests that large hail, likely near golf ball-sized hail continued northeast from Gainesville toward Lula.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Flowery Branch, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
6:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail south of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Chestnut Mountain, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported 1.5 inch hail on Lake Lanier Island. Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public and storm spotters in southern Hall county, especially in the Flowery Branch area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Flowery Branch, GA
1.25″ hail
Dec 4, 2005
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported half-dollar-sized hail in Flowery Branch while a Sky Warn spotter reported penny-sized hail in Flowery Branch. Another report was received from the public of quarter-sized hail southeast of Chestnut Mountain in the far southeast part of the county near the Barrow county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flowery Branch, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2005
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel-sized hail near the Jackson county line southeast of Chestnut Mountain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Chesnut Mtn, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter reported penny-sized hail at the Holiday Marina on the southeast side of Lake Lanier. Pea-sized hail was later reported at 240 pm EST ten miles northwest of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Roberts Xrds, GA
0.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were 2 reports of dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flowery Branch, GA
2.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
7:40 PM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports indicated hail ranging from baseball size near the Gwinnett county line at Shoal Creek down to dime size in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Flowery Branch, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 17, 1998
8:30 AM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Widespread dime size hail was reported by GEMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flowery Branch, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
7:05 AM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three public reports of dime size hail were received.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flowery Branch, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 1997
3:07 PM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flowery Branch, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1997
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flowery Branch, 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 Flowery Branch, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Road Atlanta-Lanier, GA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Chestnut Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Thompsons Mill, GA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Chestnut Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Alberta Banks Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Flowery Branch, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the road near the intersection of Spout Springs Rd and Noble Vines Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Thompsons Mill, GA
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down across roadway at intersection of Wade Orr Rd and Mount Salem Cir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Flowery Branch, GA
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees down across roadways along southern shores of Lake Lanier in Buford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Lake Lanier Island, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Intersection blocked by trees down at Thompson Mill Rd and Sprout Spring Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Thompsons Mill, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported tree down at Tranquility Dr and Hwy 53.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Road Atlanta-Lani, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported tree down at McEver Rd and Pine Cir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Flowery Branch, GA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along Atlanta Hwy at Gaines Ferry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Flowery Branch, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across Flowery Branch.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flowery Branch, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on McEver Road near the intersection of Lights Ferry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Flowery Branch, GA
UNK mph
Dec 30, 2021
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN WITH REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO SOME HOMES AS A RESULT IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF GAINES FERRY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Flowery Branch, 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 Flowery Branch, GA

2 reports
UNK category
Jan 1, 2022
5:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: IN THIS AREA... SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED WITH ONE FALLING ONTO A 2-CAR GARAGE. ADDITIONAL TREES WERE SEEN SNAPPED OR UPROOTED IN A FAIRLY CONSISTENT PATH FROM SECRET COVE COURT TO ATHLETIC CLUB DRIVE. THE DAMAGE APPEARED TO GET MORE SPORADIC BUT ADDITIONAL TREE DAMAGE WAS SEEN ALONG THE STORM'S PATH UNTIL AROUND LAURELWOOD TRAIL AND SWEETGUM TRAIL WHICH IS JUST NORTH OF GAINES FERRY ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Aqualand Park, GA
F2 category
Apr 4, 1989
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Flowery Branch, GA
Hall County · 57,959 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

Flowery Branch, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,286
Households4,016
Housing units4,379
Income
Median household income$88,185
$100k+ households46.5%
$150k+ households21.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,752
Attached single-family659
Small multifamily510
Large multifamily365
Mobile homes82
Housing mix
Single-family share62.9%
Attached-home share15.1%
Multifamily share20.0%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,568
Renter-occupied1,448
Vacant units363
Home value & age
Median home value$422,900
Owner homes $300k+74.5%
Owner homes $500k+21.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built2008
Older-home share9.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,872
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 40 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Flowery Branch, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Flowery Branch?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Flowery Branch, GA is 2.75″. It was reported near SW Flowery Branch, GA on May 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Flowery Branch — 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 Flowery Branch address?

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