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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Nicholson, GA from August 5, 1962 through June 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Nicholson, GA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Nicholson, GA

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 12, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter Size hail in the city of Jefferson near Brockton Rd and Red Tail Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Apple Valley, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCAL FARM BETWEEN SHILO RD AND US 441 REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Center, GA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Jackson County Emergency Management reported that hail up to the size of dimes fell in and around the Nicholson area. The hail lasted around 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .44 WSW Nicholson, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 26, 2010
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to nickel-sized hail in the southeast part of the county, four to five miles south of Nicholson. Two trees were also blown down near the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Georgia Highway 334.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Nicholson, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports indicated dime to quarter size hail. It covered the ground in some areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: Center, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were 2 public reports of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nicholson, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1991
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1974
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.50″ hail
May 28, 1973
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1968
2:43 PM CST
Hail report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 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 Nicholson, GA

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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broken power pole and multiple powerlines down near the intersection of Archer School Road and Jefferson River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Westgate Park, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on A C Smith Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Nicholson, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down near Brockton Loop and Brockton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Apple Valley, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed on road at intersection of Waterworks Road and Wilbanks Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Apple Valley, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports multiple trees down at Jefferson Bridge Rd near New King Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Center, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2022
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWNED IN THE AREA OF CABIN CREEK ROAD AND JS WILLIAMSON COURT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Nicholson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN SOUTH OF COMMERCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Apple Valley, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OFF HWY 441 NEAR OLD ATHENS DR
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Nicholson, GA
UNK mph
May 29, 2018
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN IN THE ROADWAY ON MULLBERRY STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nicholson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOME ON WILLARD PITTMAN DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nicholson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF S APPLE VALLY RD AND HOODS MILL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Brockton, GA
58 mph
May 21, 2012
7:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in and around the Nicholson area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Nicholson, GA
40 mph
Dec 9, 2009
4:35 AM EST-5
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Jackson County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down in the southern part of the county, south of Nicholson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Nicholson, GA
40 mph
Aug 4, 2006
4:28 PM EST
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Jackson County Emergency Management Director reported that a portion of a tin roof was blown off a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Center, GA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 1998
9:00 PM EST
Wind report for Nicholson, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jackson county 911 reported trees down in the south half of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Center, 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 Nicholson, GA

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Nicholson, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,899
Households674
Housing units748
Income
Median household income$44,956
$100k+ households23%
$150k+ households8.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached360
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily14
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes366
Housing mix
Single-family share48.1%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share48.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied460
Renter-occupied214
Vacant units74
Home value & age
Median home value$178,900
Owner homes $300k+20.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1998
Older-home share14.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars661
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 24 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Nicholson, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Nicholson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Nicholson, GA is 1.50″. It was reported near Nicholson, GA on May 28, 1973.

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

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

I am selling a home in Nicholson — 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 Nicholson address?

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