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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Jackson County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Jackson County, GA from June 30, 1956 through August 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
80
Wind Reports
191
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jackson County, GA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Jackson County

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1.00″ hail
May 12, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, 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
Apr 11, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported near Mulberry Greens Lane and Swamp Willow Court.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Hoschton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Thompsons Mill, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT THE QUIKTRIP NEAR COMMERCE
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Grove Level, GA
2.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF HAIL NOTICABLY BIGGER THAN A GOLF BALL IN THE PRESERVE NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Jefferson, GA
1.50″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.50 INCH HAIL WAS REPORTED AS WELL AS ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS TO 50 MPH. THE HAIL WAS REPORTED TO LAST AROUND 5-6 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Holders, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:10 AM UTC
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Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF APPROXIMATLY 1 INCH HAIL IN BRASELTON AT THE INTERSECTION OF I-85 AND HWY 53
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Braselton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF APPROXIMATLY 1 INCH HAIL IN BRASELTON AT THE INTERSECTION OF I-85 AND HWY 53
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Braselton, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, 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
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER-SIZED HAIL IN OUTSIDE HOME IN JEFFERSON... GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Jefferson, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Jefferson, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
2:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail on Storey Porter Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.86 N Red Stone, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Jackson County Emergency Manager reported nickel size hail covering the ground to a depth of 1 to 2 inches in the Braselton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Braselton, GA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, 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
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
3:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter sized hail was reported at a business just outside of Jefferson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE Marcus, 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 Jackson County

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UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees downed along Hickory Way and Pleasant Acres Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Maysville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one tree and powerline downed along Silver Dollar Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Maysville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one tree and powerline down at the intersection of Deadwyler Road and Dixon Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Maysville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one tree and powerline downed at the intersection of Unity Church Road and Myrtle Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Gillsville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one tree and powerline downed along the stretch of Stockton Farm Road between Mangum Lane and Holly Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Pendergrass, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one tree and powerline downed near the intersection of River Ridge Road and Pond Fork Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Pendergrass, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one tree downed near the intersection of Lipscomb Lake Road and Pond Fork Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Talmo, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power pole downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jefferson, GA
UNK mph
Nov 8, 2025
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from the emergency manager of trees and power lines down near Tara Place in Commerce... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Commerce, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, 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
Jun 7, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on a home near Spring St and Willow St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Commerce, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house along White Street in Hoschton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoschton, GA
UNK mph
May 12, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the road near the intersection of Jefferson River Rd and Orrs School Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Arcade, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, 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 Jackson County, 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
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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 Jackson County

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 23, 2017
1:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS OF 95 MPH BEGAN IN A RURAL AREA NEAR NEW KINGS BRIDGE RD AND TRAVELED 0.5 MILES. A HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION WAS PULLED OFF ITS MOORINGS. AT LEAST A DOZEN LARGE TREES WERE ALSO SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Red Stone, GA
EF1 category
Aug 26, 2008
3:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City and the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down and caused considerable damage in northeast Jackson county. The tornado initially touched down very briefly about three miles east-northeast of Arcade near the Brockton Loop before lifting. Only minor damage to tree limbs was noted in this area. The tornado then touched down again within the city of Commerce and tracked approximately 1.25 miles through the city before lifting before reaching the Banks county line. Approximately 40 trees were uprooted or blown over by the tornado, which caused extensive damage to homes in the area. A total of three mobile homes were destroyed, one by wind, and two others from downed trees, while up to 15 site-built homes sustained minor roof damage. Three residents of the destroyed mobile homes were treated for injuries. The maximum path width of the tornado, within the city of Commerce, was determined to be 100 yards. Maximum wind within the tornado was estimated to be 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Arcade, GA
F0 category
Aug 29, 2005
10:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Jackson County Emergency Management Director reported that a tornado had touched down just southeast of Braselton and traveled approximately one mile to the north. The tornado crossed Georgia Highway 124, and then ended just before Interstate-85. Several dozen large trees were blown down in the area, some on roads and power lines. In addition, minor damage was reported to roofs on a few homes. Damage was confined largely to debris clean up.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Braselton, GA
F0 category
Jun 27, 1994
1:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived and weak tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 441 and downed several pine trees and power lines before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Commerce, GA
F1 category
Aug 17, 1985
5:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 14, 1976
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 1, 1966
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, GA
Jackson County · 23,666 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Jackson County

Jefferson, GA 76
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Maysville, GA 34
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Nicholson, GA 34
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Arcade, GA 29
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Commerce, GA 29
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Braselton, GA 21
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Hoschton, GA 16
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Pendergrass, GA 16
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Talmo, GA 13
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Jackson County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population80,640
Households26,976
Housing units29,389
Income
Median household income$85,012
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households19.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached23,666
Attached single-family269
Small multifamily708
Large multifamily765
Mobile homes3,951
Housing mix
Single-family share80.5%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share5.0%
Mobile-home share13.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,524
Renter-occupied5,452
Vacant units2,413
Home value & age
Median home value$312,700
Owner homes $300k+53.3%
Owner homes $500k+15.2%
Owner homes $750k+4.7%
Median year built2001
Older-home share19.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars26,175
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Jackson County

30680 112
Winder, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30549 109
Jefferson, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30558 52
Maysville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30529 39
Commerce, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30530 35
Commerce, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30517 33
Braselton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30548 29
Hoschton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30622 28
Athens-Clarke County, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30646 27
Hull, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30601 23
Athens-Clarke County, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30607 21
Athens-Clarke County, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30543 20
Gillsville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30567 20
Pendergrass, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30666 19
Statham, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30565 18
Nicholson, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30575 11
Talmo, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 80 hail, 191 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Jackson 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 Jackson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Jackson County is 3.00″. It was reported near Attica, GA on June 4, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jackson 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 Jackson County address?

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