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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Newton, GA from April 26, 1973 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Newton, GA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Newton, GA

4 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
1:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Newton, GA
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2012
6:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Newton, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hoggard Mill, GA
1.75″ hail
Sep 3, 1996
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Newton, 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 Newton, GA

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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in Newton. 1 large tree was blocking both lanes of GA-37. Several other reports of trees and powerlines down north of Newton in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newton, GA
47 mph
Jul 29, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: University of Georgia Mesonet measured 47 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Crestview, GA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Hawkinstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hawkinstown, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were a couple of reports of trees down in Baker county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mimsville, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
10:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Baker/Miller county dispatch reports several trees and power lines down across Baker County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elmodel Wma, GA
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage in Newton including 1 large pine tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down in Baker county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mimsville, GA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down on Jericho Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Elmodel Wma, GA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2025
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported a tree down near Hwy-200.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bethany, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From July 31st... numerous power outages occurred in Baker county as a line of storms with gusty winds moved through.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milford, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 91 South in Baker County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Cooktown, GA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2023
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power outages occurred across northeast Baker county as strong thunderstorm winds moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Red Store Crossro, GA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
5:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Hwy 37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Elmodel Wma, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Highway 91.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Newton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2023
10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were down on Highway 253 near mile post 2.3 blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Bellview, 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 Newton, GA

10 reports
UNK category
Jun 14, 2023
6:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported tornado at this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Elmodel Wma, GA
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
7:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A TORNADO VIA SPOTTERNETWORK WITH TREES SNAPPED IN THE AREA
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Newton, GA
UNK category
Dec 17, 2019
3:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY FOUND EF-0 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 70 MPH. DAMAGE TO A HOME AND IRRIGATION PIVOT IN THE AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Elmodel Wma, GA
UNK category
Jan 3, 2017
2:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND 2 HOMES POSSIBLY DAMAGED ALONG JULIENNE SHEO ROAD. LIKELY TORNADO DAMAGE WITH TDS SIGNATURE NOTED ON DUAL POL RADAR
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Hawkinstown, GA
EF0 category
Jan 30, 2013
6:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Baker county fire chief reported a damage swath starting near the intersection of Highway 200 and Highway 37 where a house sustained minor damage, extending northeastward around 1 mile through portions of Newton where trees were snapped or twisted. The damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with winds of 70-80 mph and also corresponded to an area of rotation on radar. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 WNW Newton, GA
EF2 category
Mar 1, 2007
11:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado touched down in rural Baker County west of Newton, then traveled rapidly northeast, and caused extensive damage to a mobile home park a mile north of Newton. Six people died and three were injured when their mobile homes were demolished by the tornado. A church was destroyed on State Highway 37 a few miles west of Newton. GEMA and FEMA damage assessments determined ten minor damaged homes, nine major damaged homes, and 18 destroyed homes. The tornado crossed into northern Mitchell County north of Baconton. A state of emergency was declared by the Governor.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Newton, GA
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
6:27 PM EST
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were uprooted and twisted. Power lines were knocked down. Minor structural damage occurred. Reported by the Baker County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crestview, GA
F1 category
Sep 15, 2004
6:07 PM EST
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were uprooted and twisted. Power lines were knocked down. Reported by the Baker County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hoggard Mill, GA
F0 category
Oct 26, 1997
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado reported in northwest Baker County. Several 12-24" diameter pines down along Georgia Highway 216 near Milford.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Milford, GA
F1 category
Apr 4, 1980
6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Newton, GA
Baker County · 988 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

Newton, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population489
Households184
Housing units244
Income
Median household income$31,538
$100k+ households23.4%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached137
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily35
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes68
Housing mix
Single-family share56.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share15.2%
Mobile-home share27.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied103
Renter-occupied81
Vacant units60
Home value & age
Median home value$109,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share59.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars148
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 89 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Newton, 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 Newton?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Newton — 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 Newton address?

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