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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Locust Grove, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Locust Grove, GA from August 24, 1968 through June 28, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Locust Grove, GA · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 28, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Locust Grove, GA

11 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
10:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of large hail were received from the public across southeast Henry county. This was one of two severe thunderstorms to track across the county in the 400 pm to 430 pm EDT time frame. Penny to golf ball-sized hail was reported near Locust Grove with quarter-sized hail near Ola as the storm moved further northeast.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 SW Locust Grove, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
6:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail in far southeast Henry county. Several small tree limbs were also blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Ola, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2005
4:58 PM EST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail. The hail lasted for a period up to 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2002
3:06 PM EST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Henry county 911 center reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 1999
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 1999
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter and dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 1998
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
0.88″ hail
May 8, 1998
1:05 AM EST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
1.00″ hail
Nov 6, 1997
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm produced dime to quarter size hail from just north of Locust Grove to McDonough. The public reported enough hail to cover the road on I-75 near Locust Grove.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
1.75″ hail
May 16, 1988
1:42 PM CST
Hail report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 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 Locust Grove, GA

17 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 28, 2025
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees on homes in the area near Skyland Lake on the east side of Locust Grove. Including along Jackson St... Grove Park Dr... and Woodridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Locust Grove, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown onto a shed on Navaho Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Locust Grove, GA
UNK mph
May 29, 2025
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos were submitted on social media of tree branches and trees down alongside I-75. Probable tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Luella, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and branches down at Barnes Drive and HWY 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Locust Grove, GA
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2019
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON POWERLINES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COAN AND SEABOLT RD. TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Ola, GA
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS ON PUBLIC FACEBOOK PAGE SHOW FENCES... LIVESTOCK SHELTER... AND SEVERAL TREES TOPPLED AT NOAH'S ARK ANIMAL SANCTUARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Locust Grove, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ON NEW HOPE RD VIA TWITTER
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Ola, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON NEW HOPE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ola, GA
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2019
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ON RESIDENCES IN THE SOUTHERN LOCUST GROVE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Locust Grove, GA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2017
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON L G GRIFFEN RD NEAR HARTWELL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Locust Grove, GA
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
5:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Henry County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees in the Locust Grove area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 ESE Locust Grove, GA
58 mph
Jun 26, 2008
5:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Henry County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down in the Locust Grove area. A garage was destroyed when a portion of the structure was blown onto an adjacent vehicle on East Harris Drive. The roof was also ripped off a well house and one 30 foot oak tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Locust Grove, GA
58 mph
Aug 18, 2005
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that from 8 to 10 trees were blown down at a private residence. No damage was reported to any structures, however.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Locust Grove, GA
UNK mph
Nov 11, 2002
5:01 AM EST
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Henry county Emergency Management Director and the Daily Herald of McDonough reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county, particularly in the central areas east of McDonough and in the Locust Grove area. This was confirmed by a National Weather Service disaster survey. Georgia Highway 42 in Locust Grove and East Knight Road northeast of McDonough were both blocked for several hours because of downed trees. Several roads were blocked in the Lake Dow area, where a tree also fell on a home, damaging the front porch, and crushing two vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: Locust Grove, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2000
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a 50 foot pine tree was broken off about 20 feet above the ground. A dogwood tree was also blown down and several other tree limbs were reported down on the same property.
NWS Wind Report Location: Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, GA

10 reports
UNK category
May 29, 2025
7:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple videos of a tornado crossing Interstate 75.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Luella, GA
UNK category
May 29, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broadcast media reports multiple homes with damage and one home destroyed along Fresh Laurel Ln in Henry County... GA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Luella, GA
UNK category
Apr 10, 2025
11:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirms EF0 tornado with max winds of 75 mph. Tornado crossed I75 near Bethlehem Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Locust Grove, GA
UNK category
Apr 9, 2025
11:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey crews noted tree damage associated with a tornado that crossed Interstate 75 Monday morning.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Luella, GA
UNK category
Jan 12, 2023
9:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 18 INJ *** PER 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-3 TORNADO WOULD BECOME THE DOMINANT CIRCULATION WHICH IMPACTED GRIFFIN AND MUCH OF SPALDING COUNTY AND SOUTHERN HENRY COUNTY. APPROXIMATE END OF DAMAGE THROUGH PEAKSVILLE RD. ACCORDING TO SPALDING COUNTY OFFICIALS... AT LEAST 1450 HOMES WERE AFFECTED IN THE CITY OF GRIFFIN AND AT 750+ WERE AFFECTED IN THE COUNTY WITH AT LEAST 250+ SUFFERING MAJOR DAMAGE OR DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Fincherville, GA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2017
4:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS WAS AN EF0 TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 1.8 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 250 YARDS. THE ESTIMATED PEAK WIND WAS 85 MPH. THIS TORNADO CAUSED MINOR SHINGLE DAMAGE TO A HOME OFF JAYLEY PARKWAY AND CAUSED A TREE TO FALL ONTO A CORNER OF A HOME RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT ROOM AND WALL DAMAGE. THE TORNADO ALSO UPROOTED AND SNAPPED NUMEROUS TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Steeles Mill, GA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2017
4:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM REPORTS 40-50 TREES DOWN AND MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES BETWEEN BONAVENTURE PLACE AND JALEY PKWY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Locust Grove, GA
EF0 category
Nov 30, 2010
4:14 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that a second, weaker EF0 tornado touched down within the same quasi-linear convective system that spawned the EF2 tornado in Gwinnett county. This tornado originated in extreme western Butts county approximately four miles southwest of Jenkinsburg, crossed very briefly into extreme eastern Henry county, before crossing back into extreme western Butts county and then lifting immediately thereafter. The tornado literally was only 30 feet or so within the Henry county line. The tornado had a total path length of 2.5 miles, mostly in Butts county. The maximum path width was determined to be 50 yards with maximum wind gusts estimated at 80 mph. Damage in Henry county was confined to a gas station/convenience store, which lost part of its awning.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.3 SE Locust Grove, GA
F0 category
Apr 3, 1998
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado in Spalding county continued into Henry county, but apparently weakened. Sight survey by NWS employees showed numerous trees were downed. Some were pointing toward the west while others were toward the south indicating rotation of the storm. Eight mobile homes in the Indian Creek mobile home park were damaged, mainly from falling trees. The tornado seemed to skirt the southern edge of the mobile home park before lifting. Only one minor injury was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Locust Grove, GA
F1 category
Aug 2, 1977
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Locust Grove, GA
Henry County · 73,007 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

Locust Grove, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,931
Households3,227
Housing units3,623
Income
Median household income$72,563
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,186
Attached single-family73
Small multifamily33
Large multifamily193
Mobile homes138
Housing mix
Single-family share87.9%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share6.2%
Mobile-home share3.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,657
Renter-occupied570
Vacant units396
Home value & age
Median home value$261,500
Owner homes $300k+35.8%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2004
Older-home share7.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,131
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 17 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Locust Grove, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 28, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Locust Grove?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Locust Grove, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Locust Grove, GA on March 28, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Locust Grove — 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 Locust Grove address?

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