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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Watkinsville, GA from November 17, 1968 through July 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30677 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Watkinsville, GA · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Watkinsville, GA

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2021
1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL WITH SEVERAL TREES DOWN REPORTED ON CRESTWOOD DR IN WATKINSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Watkinsville, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON THE GROUND IN WATKINSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON VFW DRIVE IN WATKINSVILLE WAS RECEIVED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Hills, GA
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2007
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oconee County Emergency Management Director observed nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Watkinsville, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2005
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
2:21 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1999
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail and a tree down blocking the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Watkinsville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 1998
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports of dime to quarter size hail were received from in and around the Watkinsville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Watkinsville, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1997
7:40 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 1996
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 1996
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
1.75″ hail
Feb 21, 1993
11:40 PM EST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 1984
5:50 PM CST
Hail report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 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 Watkinsville, GA

30 reports
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53 mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Watkinsville-TFPL site.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Norton Rd between Barnett Shoals Rd and Williamsburg Pl.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell on a house along McRee Mill Lane. Public also reported numerous trees and powerlines downed in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Barnett Shoals, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down near the intersection of McRees Mill Rd and McRees Mill Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Barnett Shoals, GA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
2:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT EXIT 1 ON THE ATHENS PERIMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Beechwood Hills, GA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
1:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT EXIT 4 ON THE ATHENS PERIMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Beechwood Hills, GA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2020
6:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON FLAT ROCK RD BETWEEN GREENSBORO HIGHWAY AND MADDISON AVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2019
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF SUMMIT DRIVE AND SUMMIT GROVE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2019
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SIMONTON BRIDGE RD AND CASTLE RD... NE OF WATKINSVILLE GA. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLIVER BRIDGE RD AND FLAT ROCK RD SOUTH OF ATHENS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Barnett Shoals, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON COLHAM FERRY ROAD NEAR HIGHWAY 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ALONG HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ON HARDEN HILL ROAD IN WATKINSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Watkinsville, GA
UNK mph
Mar 22, 2017
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED NUMEROUS DOWN TREES ACROSS THE COUNTY. THE FIRST TREES WERE DOWNED AT 906PM IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY... NEAR BIRCHMORE... AND CONTINUED TO APPROXIMATELY 930PM IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY. THE REPORTS SPREAD TO SPAN THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY... AND INCLUDED THE CITIES OF WATIKINSVILLE... BISHOP... AND FARMINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Birchmore, GA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Watkinsville, 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 Watkinsville, GA

2 reports
F0 category
Apr 15, 1982
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Nov 17, 1968
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 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

Watkinsville, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,151
Households1,065
Housing units1,122
Income
Median household income$88,969
$100k+ households49.0%
$150k+ households20.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,025
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily42
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes19
Housing mix
Single-family share91.4%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share1.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied786
Renter-occupied279
Vacant units57
Home value & age
Median home value$337,700
Owner homes $300k+64.6%
Owner homes $500k+12.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1990
Older-home share35.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,062
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 57 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Watkinsville, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Watkinsville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Watkinsville, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Watkinsville, GA on March 15, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Watkinsville — 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 Watkinsville address?

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