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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Oglethorpe County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Oglethorpe County, GA from April 29, 1963 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30648 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
126
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oglethorpe County, GA · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Oglethorpe County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 11, 2019
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED IN THE BEAVER DAM LAKE AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Smithonia, GA
1.50″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CITY HALL EMPLOYEE REPORTED THE HAIL AT THEIR HOME EAST OF WINTERVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Dunlap, GA
1.50″ hail
Jul 23, 2018
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CITY HALL EMPLOYEE REPORTED THE HAIL AT THEIR HOME EAST OF WINTERVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Dunlap, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 4, 2008
5:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickel-sized hail in Arnoldsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Arnoldsville, GA
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2005
12:15 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2005
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail at a local grocery store.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxeys, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
8:30 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Philomath, GA
1.00″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
8:15 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail in Crawford. The public reported nickel-sized hail in Lexington.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crawford, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
2:29 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
1:59 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, GA
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2004
11:45 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off duty Lexington Police officer reported golf ball-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Lexington, GA
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
1:50 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oglethorpe county Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sandy Cross, GA
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stephens, GA
0.75″ hail
Nov 11, 2002
5:48 AM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oglethorpe county Emergency Management Director reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2001
1:49 PM EST
Hail report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oglethorpe County 911 center reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, 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 Oglethorpe County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Stephens, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff department reported trees and power lines down along Old Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Crawford, GA
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two to three trees down along Collier Church Road near Smithonia Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithonia, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dozen trees down along Eades Rd close to Benton Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Point Peter, GA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Stevens Grove Church Rd and Palmer Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Lexington, GA
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Wolfskin Rd and Athens Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Arnoldsville, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down into powerlines along Elberton Road north of Hwy 78.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Lexington, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of damage to Strickland Pride Produce.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of tree limbs down at Oglethorpe High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lexington, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Bisson Woods Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lexington, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Lexington Carlton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Lexington, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Clouds Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Sandy Cross, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Melton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Colbert, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Highway 78 from near Arnoldsville to the Clarke County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Arnoldsville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approx 30 trees uprooted and one shed rolled over near McWhorter Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Maxeys, 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 Oglethorpe County

7 reports
UNK category
May 3, 2021
5:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND A BRIEF TORNADO DEVELOPED JUST SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST OF WINTERVILLE WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 80 MPH (EF0). THE TORNADO SNAPPED AND AND UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES BETWEEN ROBERT HARDEMAN RD AND HARGROVE LAKE ROAD... AND ALSO BLEW THE ROOF OFF A SMALL BARN ALONG TIM LANE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Winterville, GA
F2 category
Aug 16, 1994
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched and completely leveled a two-story, 2,500 square-foot wood-frame house, along Georgia Highway 22. The tornado moved northwest and destroyed 3 broiler houses, 2 chicken houses and killed 30,000 chickens approximately 0.25 mile from the leveled home. Several pecan trees were uprooted before the tornado lifted and dissipated. Most of the tornado damage occurred during the first 0.25 mile of its path. Total property damage was estimated at $700,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 8, 1986
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Dec 3, 1983
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 13, 1980
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Mar 31, 1973
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Feb 13, 1966
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Oglethorpe County, GA
Oglethorpe County · 4,578 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

Oglethorpe County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,221
Households5,242
Housing units6,450
Income
Median household income$69,784
$100k+ households39.0%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,578
Attached single-family21
Small multifamily123
Large multifamily119
Mobile homes1,605
Housing mix
Single-family share71.0%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share3.8%
Mobile-home share24.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,273
Renter-occupied969
Vacant units1,208
Home value & age
Median home value$198,700
Owner homes $300k+22.6%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1988
Older-home share38.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,068
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Oglethorpe County

30648 67
Lexington, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30683 39
Athens-Clarke County, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30669 34
Woodville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30628 23
Colbert, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30630 23
Crawford, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30629 20
Comer, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30667 20
Maxeys, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30660 16
Rayle, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30627 13
Carlton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30619 11
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 126 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Oglethorpe County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oglethorpe County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Oglethorpe County is 3.00″. It was reported near Lexington, GA on May 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County address?

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