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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Griffin, GA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Griffin, GA from March 21, 1974 through June 26, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
110
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Griffin, GA · 1974–presentUpdated Daily · last Jun 26, 2025
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Griffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 15, 2022 11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR MAPLE DR AND S 6TH ST IN GRIFFIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 15, 2022 8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR INTERSECTION OF COUNTY LINE RD AND ETHRIDGE MILL RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Mar 22, 2018 5:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER-SIZED HAIL NEAR GRIFFEN
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Rover, GA
1.00″hail
Mar 22, 2018 5:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Rover, GA
1.00″hail
Jul 5, 2012 7:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Griffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Griffin, GA
0.75″hail
Jul 1, 2011 3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Spalding County 911 Center relayed some reports of penny-sized hail from the Griffin area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 SE Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Apr 10, 2009 7:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of quarter-sized hail were received from the northwest side of Griffin into the Griffin area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Griffin, GA
1.75″hail
Mar 28, 2009 2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail on the east side of Griffin. Nickel-sized hail was observed in Griffin. Radar data suggests that hail of nickel or larger size likely continued to the far east central portion of the county as the storm produced hail just across the line in Henry county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Mar 15, 2008 5:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail in the Griffin area.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Griffin, GA
0.88″hail
May 12, 2007 3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Spalding County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Sep 28, 2006 6:05 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail from Rio to near the Henry county line north of Sunny Side.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio, GA
0.75″hail
Jan 2, 2006 5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
1.25″hail
Apr 7, 2005 6:25 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny to half-dollar-sized hail. The hail dented some vehicles in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
0.88″hail
Jul 6, 2004 3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Spalding County 911 center reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
0.75″hail
Aug 6, 2003 2:19 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Griffin Police Department reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
0.88″hail
Mar 5, 2003 11:10 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Spalding county 911 center reported penny size hail west of Griffin. The public reported penny to nickel size hail in Griffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Griffin, GA
0.75″hail
Jul 21, 2002 4:15 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
0.75″hail
May 3, 2002 4:57 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio operators relayed two reports of dime size hail in Rover and another report of dime size hail was reported by the public in Griffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rover, GA
0.75″hail
Aug 10, 2000 10:45 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
0.75″hail
Apr 3, 2000 2:45 AM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spalding county 911 center reported dime size hail in Griffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
1.75″hail
May 13, 1999 4:50 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
May 8, 1998 1:10 AM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Griffin, GA
0.88″hail
May 3, 1998 7:15 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The ground was half covered with dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 3, 1998 7:41 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Jul 15, 1997 6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
0.88″hail
May 13, 1993 11:40 AM EST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griffin, GA
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 1990 2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 1990 1:45 PM CST
Hail report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 13, 1989 6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Griffin, 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across 300 block of Anderson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Zetella, GA
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 4:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of a downed tree in the 800 block of West Wall Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down along Hwy 16 (Newnan Road) west of Grffin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zetella, GA
UNKmph
Feb 16, 2025 9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree down along Hamilton Blvd and Arthur K Bolton Pkwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Feb 16, 2025 9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports numerous trees down on the southwest side of Griffin between Williamson Rd and SR41 to around Moreland Rd. Powerlines also involved.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Rover, GA
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2024 9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along 4th street... east side of Newnan.
NWS Wind Report Location: Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2024 12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down at the intersection of Line Creek and Hollonville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Digbey, GA
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility lines were reported down along Terrace Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto the 1300 block of DF Fuller Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the roadway in the 400 block of N. Pine Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Highland Mills, GA
UNKmph
May 25, 2024 4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines reported down at the 300 block of Moreland Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Rover, GA
UNKmph
Sep 15, 2023 6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of a tree down on the 900 block of North Second Street in Griffin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2023 9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down in the 1500 block of Rehobeth Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Helms St near Rehobeth Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2023 7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in 900 block of Yarbrough Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Williamson, GA
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2023 10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NNW-SSE swath of trees were also blown down on the E side of Griffin as a strong line of storms swept through the area. Locations incl Brawner St... Grantland Rd... Maple Dr... and Hoppin Branch Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2023 11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the 1800 block of High Falls Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2023 11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility lines were downed in the 1000 block of West College Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2023 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on roadways and on powerlines in SE Griffin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Mar 28, 2023 11:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HAMMOND DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Mar 28, 2023 9:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON OAK GROVE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Rover, GA
UNKmph
Mar 28, 2023 12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON RESIDENCE ALONG WEST QUILEY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Mar 27, 2023 12:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ETHRIDGE MILL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Mar 26, 2023 4:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HILLANDALE DRIVE AND SOUTH HILL STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Mar 26, 2023 12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON RESIDENCE ALONG LANE ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2022 11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 20+ REPORTS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED ACROSS ROADS IN THE CITY OF GRIFFIN. NORTH CHEROKEE AVENUE TO TERRACE STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE TO SPALDING STREET ON THE EAST SIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2022 11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL ROOF DAMAGE TO A BUSINESS ALONG BROAD ST
NWS Wind Report Location: Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2022 11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ALONG SOUTH 6TH ST
NWS Wind Report Location: Griffin, GA
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2022 11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A HOUSE ON DAY STREET
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Griffin, 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 Griffin, GA
15 reports
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO SHOPPING CENTER ACROSS FROM WALMART. DEBRIS ON STREET. (W MCINTOSH RD AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PKWY).
NWS Tornado Report Location: Highland Mills, GA
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF GRIFFIN ON HWY 16 NEAR BARROW RD. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND SEMI FLIPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Griffin, GA
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN ROAD IN GRIFFIN NEAR JACKSON ROAD ELEMENTARY AND PINELEA RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Griffin, GA
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 9:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AS THE EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED EAST IT BECAME ABSORBED INTO THE CIRCULATION THAT WAS SIMULTANEOUSLY TRACKING NE OUT OF PIKE COUNTY... JUST TO THE WEST OF THE KENDALL DRIVE AREA. IT WAS AS THIS TORNADO AND THE OTHER CIRCULATION CAME TOGETHER THE OVERALL INTENSITY PEAKED OVER AND TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE KENDALL DRIVE AREA ALONG HWY 16 WEST OF GRIFFIN WHICH ULTIMATELY BECAME THE LONGER TRACK TORNADO WHICH TRACKED THROUGH GRIFFIN. END POINT IS THE APPROXIMATE AREA WHERE IT CAME TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER CIRCULATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Zetella, GA
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PER BOTH RADAR DATA... AERIAL... AND GROUND SURVEYS... IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE 3 TORNADOES ON THE GROUND SIMULTANEOUSLY IN SOUTHWEST SPALDING AND NORTHWESTERN PIKE COUNTIES. THIS PARTICULAR EF-1 TORNADO BRIEFLY SPUN UP NEAR THE PIKE AND SPALDING COUNTY LINE JUST WEST OF SCOTT BRANCH ROAD PER BOTH RADAR CONFIRMED TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE (TDS) AND GROUND TRUTH WITH SNAPPED OR UPROOTED TREES IN THAT AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Zetella, GA
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 9:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE LONG-TRACK AND POWERFUL EF-2 TORNADO THAT FORMED WITHIN MERIWETHER COUNTY... CONTINUED THROUGH NORTHWEST PIKE AND INTO SOUTHWEST SPALDING COUNTIES. END OF DAMAGE PATH EAST OF BLANTON MILL RD NORTH OF THE PIKE-SPALDING COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Zetella, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 4:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN AND A TREE FELL BLOCKING THE ENTIRE ROAD NEAR 417 EAST COLLEGE STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Griffin, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 4:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON A HOUSE WITH A PERSON TRAPPED INSIDE NEAR 546 NORTH 9TH STREET. INJURIES UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Griffin, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 4:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON A HOUSE NEAR 1109 EAST WALL STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Griffin, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 4:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON A HOUSE WITH A PERSON RESCUED FROM HOUSE. INJURIES UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Griffin, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 4:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AND PERSON TRAPPED IN VEHICLE ON WEST ELLIS ROAD
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Esmond, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 4:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Griffin, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN... SEVERAL HOUSES DAMAGED WITH PEOPLE TRAPPED INSUDE NEAR INTERSECTION OF POPULAR STREET AND 13TH STREET IN GRIFFIN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Griffin, GA
EF3category
Apr 27, 2011 11:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Griffin, 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 EF3 tornado that first touched down in northeast Meriwether county around 1155 pm EDT continued into western Spalding county. The tornado entered Spalding county approximately three miles south of Digbey, then continued northeast across the communities of Vaughn, Birdie, and Sunny Side before moving into southern Henry county and then lifting just across the Henry county line, approximately two miles south of Hampton. Approximately 15.6 miles of the near 20-mile long path of this EF3 tornado were within Spalding county. The total path length of the tornado within Spalding county was approximately 15.6 miles. The path width remained at 1/2 mile wide with maximum winds estimated to be 140 mph. Two fatalities were recorded in Spalding county in the southwest part of the county, southwest of Vaughn, as a result of this tornado. These deaths occurred when a mobile home was overturned and destroyed. Within Spalding county there were 400 structures affected including 45 homes and/or businesses destroyed, 280 with major damage, and 75 with minor damage. Thousands of trees and dozens of power lines were down along the entire path of the tornado. The tornado crossed both Georgia Highway 16, Georgia Highway 92, and U.S. Highway 19/41 on its path across the county. Along Georgia Highway 92, just one mile east of the Flint River and the Fayette county line, trees were completely flattened within a 1/4 mile wide area on both sides of the road. Several commercial businesses were destroyed at the intersection of U.S. Highway 19/41 and School Road, just south of the Henry county line.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #11, County #2-3, EF3, Meriwether-Spalding-Henry, 2011:020].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.02 WSW Blantons Mill, GA
F1category
Apr 13, 1980 4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Griffin, 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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Sep 13, 1979 4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Griffin, 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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Griffin have on record?
Our records show 33 hail, 110 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Griffin, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 26, 2025.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Griffin?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Griffin, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near N Griffin, GA on March 28, 2009.
A storm report showed up near my home in Griffin — 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 Griffin and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Griffin — 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 Griffin address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Griffin — 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 Griffin address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Griffin — 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 Griffin, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Griffin, 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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