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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hart County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hart County, GA from August 1, 1968 through July 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30635 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
136
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hart County, GA · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hart County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Observed along Harbor Point.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Reed Creek, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of at least quarter size hail in the Reed Creek area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Reed Creek, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2019
9:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AS LARGE AS QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Hartwell, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
4:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Hartwell, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON REED CREEK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Reed Creek, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER (1") SIZE HAIL ON BETHANY BOWERSVILLE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Hartwell, GA
0.88″ hail
Aug 4, 2011
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNE Goldmine, GA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2010
7:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hartwell, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
10:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .41 SSW Reed Creek, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported on I-85.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.4 NNW Shoal Creek, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2008
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hartwell, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reportedly broke a car windshield.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hartwell, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A second period of large hail affected Nuberg as another severe thunderstorm moved along the Hart/Elbert County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Nuberg, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported along highway 77 near the Elbert County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Nuberg, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2007
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Hartwell, 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 Hart County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down just outside the city limit of Hartwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hartwell, GA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the city of Hartwell. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hartwell, GA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Reed Creek and Shoal Creek areas of northern Hart County. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lavonia, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in 4300 block of Cokesbury Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Nuberg, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Firefighter reported trees and powerlines down on Milford Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hartwell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Firefighter reported trees down on Anderson Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Hartwell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Firefighter reported trees down on Old 29 Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Hartwell, GA
75 mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of 60-75 mph wind extending from just east of Hartwell to far northeast Elbert County. The damaging wind swath began near Hart State Park and Ridge Road where numerous trees were downed. The highest wind gusts of 75 mph were estimated along Old 29 Hwy and Elrod Ferry Road where dozens of trees were downed... including several onto homes. 60-70 mph gusts continued south across Hwy 29 and crossed into Elbert County in the Montevideo area. A church in the Rock Branch community sustained roof damage with a portion of sheet metal peeled off. The strongest gusts subsided as the storm moved down Ruckersville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Hartwell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous social media reports of downed and uprooted trees in Reed Creek. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Reed Creek, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Shoal Creek area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lavonia, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hartwell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down around Hart County along with a destroyed chicken house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Reed Creek, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hart County 911 call center reports numerous trees down across the northern part of county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Hartwell, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on powerline on Knox Bridge Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Whitworth, GA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees downed with one on power lines. No specific area but generally near Hartwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hartwell, 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 Hart County

9 reports
EF1 category
Aug 26, 2008
1:18 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near Oak Crest Dr in the Reed Creek community in extreme northeast Hart County, then skipped across Lake Hartwell before tracking into extreme western Anderson County in South Carolina. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines, although some minor structural damage was noted near Reed Creek.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 S Reed Creek, GA
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
1:49 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado begin in Franklin County, then crossed into Hart County a little south of Royston. The tornado lifted just northwest of Vanna.|Damage was mainly confined to downed trees and power lines. One tree fell on a home in the Vanna area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 NNW Vanna, GA
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines near Reed Creek. One tree fell on a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Reed Creek, GA
F1 category
May 6, 2003
1:21 PM EST
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Although most of the damage associated with this tornadic circulation occurred in Madison County, some tree damage extended into extreme southwest Hart County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Vanna, GA
F1 category
Jan 19, 2001
1:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Vanna, GA
F1 category
Aug 16, 1994
12:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of Moore and Hickory Crossing Roads, in the Cedar Creek Church community, halfway between Georgia Highways 77 and 172, in southcentral Hart County. The tornado destroyed two mobile homes, rolled a third over and lifted a fourth off its foundation in the Cedar Creek Church community. The tornado uprooted several large trees as it moved northwest across Scott Town Drive and lifted and dissipated near Landfill Road. Total damage to property was estimated at $320,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Hartwell, GA
F1 category
Mar 31, 1993
8:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and twisted or snapped in half 30 to 50 pine trees that ranged from 50 to 60 feet in height. Storm survey indicated that the trees were blown down in various directions. ~ IDAHO IDZ001>004-006,01,0000MST- *,15,2359MST,,,0,0,0,5,Weather Stress Agricultural agents in Bingham, Elmore, Lincoln, and Power Counties reported much higher than normal calf deaths due to weather related stress. The wetter than normal weather that occurred throughout the first 2.5 months of the year caused poor calving conditions and contributed to the onset and spread of scours in many of the new calves. Losses from the four counties were estimated at over $300,000. IDZ007,15,0930MST- *,16,0930MST,,,0,0,0,0,Heavy Snow A late winter storm deposited up to 6 inches of snow in the mountains of south central Idaho.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Hartwell, GA
F1 category
Mar 23, 1993
6:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Newburg in southeast Hart County and ruptured two propone tanks and toppled 26 large trees. One large house under construction near Newburg was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 2, 1970
5:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Hart County, GA
Hart County · 9,040 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Hart County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,484
Households10,543
Housing units13,019
Income
Median household income$57,241
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,040
Attached single-family112
Small multifamily429
Large multifamily272
Mobile homes3,146
Housing mix
Single-family share69.4%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share5.4%
Mobile-home share24.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,916
Renter-occupied2,627
Vacant units2,476
Home value & age
Median home value$206,500
Owner homes $300k+27.4%
Owner homes $500k+10.9%
Owner homes $750k+4.7%
Median year built1986
Older-home share39.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,767
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Hart County

30635 184
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30643 115
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30662 67
Royston, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30553 49
Gumlog, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30624 33
Bowman, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30520 28
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30634 27
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30516 12
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 136 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Hart County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hart County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hart County is 2.50″. It was reported near Vanna, GA on May 6, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hart 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 Hart County address?

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