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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Morganton, GA from April 5, 1985 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Morganton, GA · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Morganton, GA

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A LOCAL CAMPGROUND REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG SKEENAH GAP RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Sugar Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Fannin County 911 Center reported hail of unknown size. However, the storm moving across the far southeast part of the county was of stronger intensity than in a downstream county where it produced golf ball-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Margret, GA
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed golf ball-sized hail in far southeast Fannin county between Margret, Dial, and Hurst. This was from a separate severe thunderstorm from the one which caused 4.25 inch diameter hail in the north part of the county from Blue Ridge to Morganton approximately one hour earlier.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Dial, GA
1.25″ hail
Aug 6, 2010
12:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed half-dollar-sized hail in the Cooper Creek area in the far southeast part of Fannin county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dial, GA
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2009
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A CocoRaHS observed reported nickel-sized hail in far southern Fannin county between Dial and Pisgah.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Dial, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2007
12:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball-sized hail in the southeast part of the county between Hurst, Dial, and Margret. The hail, combined with estimated winds up to 55 mph, was large enough to crack windshields and cause damage near Wilscot Mountain on Georgia Highway 60.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Margret, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:18 AM EST
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Fannin County 911 Center reported that there had been a number of reports of penny-sized hail across the southeast portion of the county, including Dial, just south of Hurst, and Margret.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Dial, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2001
2:33 PM EST
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 E Mc Caysville, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2000
10:05 PM EST
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dial, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 13, 1999
8:20 PM EST
Hail report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fannin county 911 reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morganton, 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 Morganton, GA

27 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down near New Hope Road and Milich Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Loving, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Antioch Cemetery Road and Fain Street in Morganton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Morganton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2025
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees snapped or toppled on the 2000 block of Skeenah Gap Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Hurst, GA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Morganton Hwy in 16000 block.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Hurst, GA
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
10:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported tree down at Rock Creek Rd and Morgantown Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: Margret, GA
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reported tree down at River Ridge Rd near Aska Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Dial, GA
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported tree down at Newport Rd near Native Trl.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Dial, GA
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Hemp. EM reported several trees down along Appalachian Hwy... specifically at Old US 76 at Davenport Farms Rd... Maple Grove Rd... and Wise Rd near Old US 76.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hemp, GA
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported several trees down along Appalachian Hwy... specifically at Old US 76 at Davenport Farms Rd... Maple Grove Rd... and Wise Rd near Old US 76.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hemp, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down in the 11000 block of Aska Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dial, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Ridgeview Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Morganton, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Forge Mill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Morganton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at MM 11 on HWY 515.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Loving, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the marina at Blue ridge Lake. Damage reported at the dock near the marina along with powerlines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Morganton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Morganton, 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 Morganton, GA

3 reports
UNK category
Jan 11, 2020
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 100 MPH BEGAN NEAR DEEP HOLE CAMPGROUND SOUTH OF GEORGIA HIGHWAY 60 AND TRAVELED ENE FOR 3.4 MILES. HUNDREDS OF TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG THE PATH... AND AT LEAST FOUR HOMES SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM FALLEN TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Margret, GA
UNK category
Jan 11, 2020
10:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 100 MPH BEGAN NEAR DEEP HOLE CAMPGROUND SOUTH OF GEORGIA HIGHWAY 60 AND TRAVELED ENE FOR 3.4 MILES. HUNDREDS OF TREES WERE DOWNED ALONG THE PATH... AND AT LEAST FOUR HOMES SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM FALLEN TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Margret, GA
F1 category
Apr 5, 1985
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Morganton, GA
Fannin County · 14,987 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

Morganton, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population266
Households105
Housing units134
Income
Median household income$68,125
$100k+ households38.1%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached96
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share71.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share24.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied83
Renter-occupied22
Vacant units29
Home value & age
Median home value$225,000
Owner homes $300k+20.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share59.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars105
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 27 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Morganton, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Morganton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Morganton, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Dial, GA on May 26, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Morganton — 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 Morganton address?

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