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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, GA from July 16, 1961 through August 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30577 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
138
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, GA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2025
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of hail up to quarter size in Royston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Royston, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2021
7:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CO-OP OBSERVER REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL IN CARNESVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carnesville, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK USER REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN GUMLOG NEAR MARTIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Martin, GA
1.00″ hail
Nov 7, 2017
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTED QUARTER (1\") SIZE HAIL IN ROYSTON
NWS Hail Report Location: Royston, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED DIME TO QUARTER (1") SIZE HAIL IN FRANKLIN SPRINGS
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin Springs, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GENERAL PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL SSW OF CARNESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Carnesville, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: POLICE OFFICER RELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL TO THE 911 CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Royston, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
11:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail in the Carnesville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Carnesville, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
3:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters reported golf ball size hail across southern Franklin County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Cromers, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County comms reported 3/4 inch hail on Bold Springs Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.67 WSW Ashland, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell along Atkinson Bridge Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.37 NNW Cromers, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
4:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Cromers, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
4:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 ESE Parhams, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2011
7:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Carnesville, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2011
7:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 ESE Aid, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Lavonia, GA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine tree snapped in Gumlog. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Whitworth, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
5:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Beatenbough Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Franklin Springs, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages and utility line damage in the Gumlog area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Whitworth, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Lavonia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lavonia, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Carnesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carnesville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple social media reports of trees down in the Canon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Canon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around Gumlog and Tugaloo State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Whitworth, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small shed destroyed... trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Royston, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Franklin County 911 call center reported nine downed trees from Franklin Springs to Royston with three impacting power lines. All calls came within a 10-minute window around 645 PM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Franklin Springs, GA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down with at least 2 falling on power lines generally near Carnesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carnesville, GA
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2023
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across power lines on Shephard Rd near Payne Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Carnesville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down in the Canon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Canon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down with one on powerlines on Rice Mill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Franklin Springs, GA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Canon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Canon, 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 Franklin County

10 reports
EF2 category
Apr 10, 2009
5:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damage path began near Farmers Academy Rd, about 0.5 mile south of highway 106. The tornado crossed Red Hill School Rd, where some outbuildings were destroyed and a couple of mobile homes received minor roof damage. As the tornado continued northeast, some frame homes on highway 106 received minor roof damage. The most significant damage occurred on Crumps Bridge Rd, where one large chicken house was completely destroyed, and several others received major damage. The tornado continued to move northeast, uprooting or snapping off numerous trees as it crossed highway 145 and Greater Hope Rd. From there, the tornado began to move in a more east/northeast direction, continuing to blow down trees as it moved roughly parallel to North Clarks Creek Rd. As the tornado crossed Hulsey Rd, roofs were blown off the wood frame addition to a mobile home and a barn. After the tornado crossed highway 17 and Pleasant Hill Circle, it continued to turn more to the right, traveling due east near the to Wilson Rd, where a mobile home was moved off its foundation, and the steel siding and some roofing material was blown off a building. The tornado continued to travel east, or even east/southeast, before lifting in the Gerrard Rd area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 W Red Hill, GA
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
1:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey found an intermittent tornado track from just southwest of Franklin Springs in Franklin County to just outside of Vanna in Hart County. Damage was mainly confined to downed trees and power lines. One tree fell on a home in the Vanna area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.56 WSW Franklin Spgs, GA
F2 category
Sep 16, 2004
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down west of Franklin Springs, then moved north-northwest, damaging several homes, businesses, and vehicles as it tracked toward Carnesville. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down. A 38-year-old woman was killed when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a falling tree. A passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Franklin Spgs, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near Carnesville, then tracked northwest toward Red Hill, damaging a few homes, as well as numerous trees and power lines along its 5-mile track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Carnesville, GA
F2 category
Sep 16, 2004
2:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved north across the town of Franklin Springs, damaging or destroying numerous structures along its 3-mile path. The city government building and the fire and police stations incurred significant damage, as did approximately 25 residences. Several large chicken houses were also destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Franklin Spgs, GA
F0 category
Nov 19, 2003
3:40 AM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado caused damage to the roof of one building and blew the roof off an outbuilding along highway 106. Numerous trees and large tree limbs were also blown down along its intermittent 4-mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNW Carnesville, GA
F1 category
May 6, 2003
1:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near Brays Lake and damaged several homes and businesses along its 6-mile track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Sandy Cross, GA
F1 category
May 28, 1973
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 9, 1970
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jul 16, 1961
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, GA
Franklin County · 6,718 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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Carnesville, GA 101
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Canon, GA 10
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Franklin County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,840
Households8,774
Housing units10,767
Income
Median household income$52,264
$100k+ households30.2%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,718
Attached single-family104
Small multifamily409
Large multifamily172
Mobile homes3,346
Housing mix
Single-family share62.4%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share5.4%
Mobile-home share31.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,678
Renter-occupied2,096
Vacant units1,993
Home value & age
Median home value$160,600
Owner homes $300k+21.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1989
Older-home share34.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,306
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

30577 161
Toccoa, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30633 74
Danielsville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30521 68
Carnesville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30662 67
Royston, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30553 49
Gumlog, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30530 35
Commerce, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30520 28
Canon, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30538 28
Toccoa, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30557 28
Martin, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30516 12
Bowersville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 138 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 S Cromers, GA on April 20, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklin County — 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 Franklin County address?

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