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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gainesville, GA from July 8, 1958 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
156
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gainesville, GA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gainesville, GA

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 2, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated Half Dollar Hail along Thompson Bridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Gainesville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
4:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT CHESTATEE RD AND SEQUOIA RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Murrayville, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED DIME TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL OCCURRED FROM 7:25 PM TO 7:30 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW War Hill Park, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HARMONY CHURCH RD AND GILLSVILLE HWY
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Candler, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON BRONCO LANE NEAR GILLSVILLE HWY
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Candler, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AND RAINFALL RATES AT 3.5 INCHES PER HOUR AT THE HALL COUNTY EOC
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Rabbitown, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2012
12:22 AM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 WNW Gnesville Cotton Mil, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
6:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail in the Thompson Bridge Road area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNW Gnesville Cotton Mil, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
2:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of penny to nickel-sized hail were received from the public across northwest and north central Hall county, near Murrayville and Clermont.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Murrayville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in southeast Hall county near the Jackson county line. Time estimated by radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Candler, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
12:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickel-sized hail in the vicinity of Lakeshore Mall.
NWS Hail Report Location: .77 NNE Westside, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hall County Emergency Management Director relayed reports of penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Murrayville, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail on the southwest and south side of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Gainesville, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of large hail were received from the public from the area between Murrayville and Gainesville. Golf ball-sized hail was observed two miles north of Gainesville, while quarter-sized hail was observed four to five miles northwest of Gainesville, or just southeast of Murrayville. Hail covered the ground in these later areas. A few trees were also blown down in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Gainesville, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed golf ball-sized hail just northwest of Lula. The public observed ping-pong ball-sized hail approximately five miles north of Gainesville along near Georgia Highway 284/Clarks Bridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Candler, GA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Candler, GA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Candler, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Candler Road at Fulenwider Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed across Old Cornelia Highway at Parkside Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Chestatee Road at Kestrel Court.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene War Hill Park, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across the roadway on Pearl Nix Parkway at Airport Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Old Corneila Hwy near White Sulphur Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ene Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple of Trees down near the 100 block of Spring Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 800 block of Chattahoochee St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 1800 block of tulip dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Gaines Mill Rd near Shady Lane Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at east lake dr and antioch campground rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Gainesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Thompson Bridge Rd and Mt Vernon Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Murrayville, 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 Gainesville, GA

7 reports
EF1 category
Aug 26, 2008
11:25 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia and the Hall County Emergency Management Agency confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down approximately six miles north-northeast of Gainesville, or about 3 miles east-southeast of Murrayville near Mount Vernon Road and tracked on the ground for approximately one mile before lifting. Nearly 200 trees were uprooted or blown down. The downed trees and wind caused damage to approximately 20 homes in the area. The maximum path width of the tornado was about 200 yards. Maximum wind speed in the tornado was estimated to be 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.46 NNW Gnesville Cotton Mil, GA
F3 category
Mar 20, 1998
6:25 AM EST
Tornado report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Murrayville, GA
F1 category
May 5, 1989
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 27, 1980
1:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Mar 23, 1979
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 8, 1974
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, GA
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
Dec 13, 1973
11:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, 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

Gainesville, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population44,051
Households15,474
Housing units17,567
Income
Median household income$64,636
$100k+ households32.4%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,289
Attached single-family573
Small multifamily3,542
Large multifamily4,880
Mobile homes283
Housing mix
Single-family share47.2%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share47.9%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,338
Renter-occupied9,136
Vacant units2,093
Home value & age
Median home value$337,000
Owner homes $300k+56.9%
Owner homes $500k+21.4%
Owner homes $750k+9.3%
Median year built1993
Older-home share29.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,321
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 66 hail, 156 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Gainesville, 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 Gainesville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gainesville, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near War Hill Park, GA on April 24, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gainesville — 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 Gainesville address?

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