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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Porterdale, GA from July 8, 1956 through August 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
58
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Porterdale, GA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Porterdale, GA

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2018
3:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 81 AND HIGHWAY 212.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Rocky Plains, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR HEATON RD
NWS Hail Report Location: Rogers Heights, GA
1.00″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
10:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Employees of Henderson���s Grocery and Shell Station at State Highway 36 and Henderson Mill/Flat Shoals Road reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 W Starrsville, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2013
2:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball sized hail across Covington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 ENE Porterdale, GA
1.50″ hail
Jul 13, 2011
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Newton County Emergency Management Director reported quarter to ping-pong ball-sized hail near Rocky Plains and just to the south of Rocky Plains.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rocky Plains, GA
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
7:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed half-dollar-sized hail just south of Covington.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Porterdale, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
9:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed golf ball-sized hail in extreme southern Newton county near Stewart.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.2 W Stewart, GA
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
6:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Newton County Emergency Management Director relayed reports of golf ball-sized hail from the far south end of the county along Hunter's Trace Road, west through south of Stewart.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.25 WNW Stewart, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2008
12:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail in far western Newton county on Georgia Highway 212 near the Rockdale county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oak Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2006
5:23 PM EST
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oak Hill, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2000
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail. In addition, the top of a 10 inch diameter pine tree was broken off.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Porterdale, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 25, 1999
5:11 PM EST
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two more public reports indicated dime and golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Porterdale, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 25, 1999
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were numerous reports from the public of hail up to golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Porterdale, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 1999
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were several public reports of hail ranging from nickel to quarter size. One report said the hail was about ping pong ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Covington, GA
0.88″ hail
Feb 17, 1998
9:10 AM EST
Hail report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Covington, 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 Porterdale, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 5, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down along Rocky Plains Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rocky Plains, GA
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a tree down near the intersection of Lower River Road and Shenandoah Pass.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Rocky Plains, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several trees down along Brown bridge road in the area around Glynshire Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Magnet, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Brown Bridge Rd near the intersection of Hwy 212.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oak Hill, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed onto power lines alongside Hwy 20.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Oak Hill, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Hwy 81 near Snapping Shoals Creek. 2 locations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Rocky Plains, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2020
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWNED AT 1 JOHNSON RIVER RD AND EAST END RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Starrsville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2020
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE WAS DOWNED AND BLOCKED THE ROAD AT KING BOSTICK RD AND MOORES RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Rocky Plains, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2020
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWNED AT JOHNSON RIVER RD AND EAST END RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Starrsville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** A TREE FELL ON A TENT AT THE BERT ADAMS BOY SCOUNT CAMP. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY. THERE WERE REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THAT AREA AS EMS RESPONDED TO THE INCIDENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Stewart, GA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED MULTIPLE MEDIUM-SIZED TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 162 AND LOVERS LANE. NICKEL-SIZED HAIL ALSO REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Porterdale, GA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON POWER LINES ON LOWER RIVER ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF STEWART ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Rocky Plains, GA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2017
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON HWY 36 AND HWY 162
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Malcolm Woods, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE NEWTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES BLOWN DOWN AROUND STATE HIGHWAY 162 AT STATE HIGHWAY 36.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Malcolm Woods, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IN ADDITION TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL... 2 TREES BLOWN DOWN IN BACKYARD ALONG HEATON RD
NWS Wind Report Location: Rogers Heights, 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 Porterdale, GA

10 reports
UNK category
May 6, 2025
1:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirms EF0 tornado with max winds 75mph. Trees downed along Buckingham Drive... hwy 20... hwy 212 east to Oak Hill Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Oak Hill, GA
UNK category
Dec 31, 2021
10:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 6 INJ *** NWS SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF1 TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 6 MINUTES AND 2.5 MILES. BOTH VIDEO EVIDENCE AND GROUND SURVEYS SUGGEST THE TORNADO WAS SPORADIC IN ITS CONTACT WITH THE GROUND AS EVIDENT BY SMALL GAPS IN DAMAGE. THE TORNADO REACHED PEAK INTENSITY OF 90MPH AS IT HIT VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL REMOVING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SIDING AND ROOFING FROM THE GYMNASIUM AND SECTIONS OF ROOF. THE TORNADO THEN CROSSED THROUGH A CHICK-FIL-A PARKING LOT WHERE 2 CARS WERE TOSSED 100 FEET AND FLIPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Almon, GA
UNK category
Dec 31, 2021
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE OCCURED IN WESTERN COVINGTON NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BROWN BRIDGE RD AND SALEM RD. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED AT VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AT A CHICK-FIL-A WHERE MULTIPLE CARS WERE FLIPPED. SURVEYS TO FIND THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE IS ONGOING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Magnet, GA
UNK category
Oct 10, 2020
8:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** A TORNADO TRACKED FROM THE INTERSECTION OF WASHING ST SW AND FLAT SHOALS ROAD TO TURNER LAKE CIRCLE CAUSING TREE AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ALONG ITS PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Porterdale, GA
EF0 category
Nov 23, 2014
5:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team found that the EF-1 tornado that touched down in Lamar County and crossed Butts County, crossed the South River on the upper reaches of Lake Jackson into Newton County. The tornado only travelled a little over a half mile northeast into Newton County before lifting near the intersection of State Highway 36 and Parker Road. Maximum wind speeds were around 90 MPH with mainly damage to trees. Several hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. [11/23/14: Tornado #8, County #3-3, EF1, Lamar-Butts-Newton, 2014:025].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.16 SSW Stewart, GA
EF1 category
Feb 18, 2009
8:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF1 tornado had touched down in southern Newton county causing extensive damage to some 30 homes in a heavily wooded subdivision just south of High Point. The tornado touched down near the intersection of King Bostwick Road and Channing Cope Road and travelled approximately three miles almost due east to a point approximately 1/2 mile southeast of the intersection of Henderson Mill Road and Taylor Road. Damage to the homes was nearly 100 percent the result of downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 WNW Lassiter, GA
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
4:43 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the tornado, which began as an EF2 in northeast Clayton county and continued across northern Henry and southern Rockdale counties, continued into extreme western Newton county. The tornado weakened to an EF0 as it entered Henry county and continued as an EF0 across Henry, Rockdale and Newton counties. The tornado lifted near or just east of Georgia Highway 20 from 2.5 to 3.0 miles north of Oak Hill. Damage was confined to several trees and power lines in this area. No structural damage was reported. The tornado path was less than one mile within Newton county with a maximum path width of 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 N Oak Hill, GA
F1 category
May 17, 1980
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 8, 1978
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
Dec 24, 1964
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Porterdale, GA
Newton County · 37,328 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

Porterdale, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,291
Households543
Housing units572
Income
Median household income$41,635
$100k+ households15.3%
$150k+ households5.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached459
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily82
Large multifamily31
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share80.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share19.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied213
Renter-occupied330
Vacant units29
Home value & age
Median home value$164,100
Owner homes $300k+0.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share76.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars518
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 58 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Porterdale, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Porterdale?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Porterdale, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Porterdale, GA on April 28, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Porterdale — 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 Porterdale address?

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