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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Polk County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Polk County, GA from October 13, 1959 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30125 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
90
Wind Reports
211
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Polk County, GA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Polk County

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1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cedartown Police reported quarter-size hail on Philpot Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedartown, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported in Aragon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aragon, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported along Michael Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Cedartown, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated golf ball size hail reported in Cedartown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedartown, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2021
9:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL IN THE LAKE CREEK COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Cedartown, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 25, 2021
4:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED AT THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY NEAR CEDARTOWN GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cedartown, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2019
1:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON JOHNSON LAKE RD NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH HWY 278.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Cedartown, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2016
1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL JUST SOUTH OF CEDARTOWN
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cedartown, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2016
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN CEDARTOWN...COVERING THE GROUND. SPOTTER SAYS HAIL MADE DENTS IN THE CAR PARKED OUTSIDE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedartown, GA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2015
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Gas station nearly 3 miles southeast of Rockmart reported hail up to quarter-sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 ESE Van Wert, GA
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2015
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail reported at the Ingalls in downtown Rockmart.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Red Ore, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2013
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Cedartown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Cedartown, GA
2.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2013
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio operators and the public reported baseball sized hail across the Rockmart area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.49 SW Van Wert, GA
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Polk County 911 Center and the public reported that large hail fell southeast of Cedartown, generally between Cedartown and Felton along U.S. Highway 27. The hail began as quarter size, lasting for several minutes, increasing to golf ball size before it ended.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Youngs, GA
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that dime sized hail fell just east of Cedartown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Cedartown, 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 Polk County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across roadway on Government Farm Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Van Wert, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across roadway on Lowery Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Aragon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across roadway on Yarbrough Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Seney, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
6:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reports tree down on home near Mountain Home Rd and Mountain Home Loop near Cedartown. Radar signature not indicative of severe winds. Tree potentially weakened at earlier date.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Cave Spring, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Coots Lake Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Braswell, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on powerlines southwest of Rockmoart along 800 block of Hightower Falls Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Antioch, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree down blocking roadway at Bethlehem Rd and Stringer Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Fish Creek, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of power lines down along McBride Road in Rockmart.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Fish Creek, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of a tree down near Stringer Road and Clay Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Fish Creek, GA
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2026
12:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Culp Lake Rd near the intersection with Bailey Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Esom Hill, GA
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Bethlehem Rd and Old Cedartown Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Fish Creek, GA
UNK mph
Nov 25, 2025
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Fish Creek Rd per EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Fish Creek, GA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along 600 block of Cashtown Road in Aragon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Aragon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Woodall road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Cedartown, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Cut Log Road near Pine Pitch Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Cedartown, 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 Polk County

11 reports
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2013
6:01 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey determined that a second brief tornado touched down associated with the same supercell thunderstorm as the Haralson County tornado. The tornado touched down near railroad tracks just south of Coots Lake Road where some trees were uprooted. From this point the tornado traveled to the north-northeast. The most damage occurred in a wooded area 0.3 miles north of where the tornado touched down. At this point approximately 50 trees were snapped and about 25 trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated in an open area just short of a residence. Damage was confined to trees.|[04/11/13: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Polk, 2013:006].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 SSE Don, GA
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
7:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the fifth tornado of the major tornado outbreak of April 27th and 28th once again entered Georgia from Alabama and affected Polk, Floyd, and Bartow counties in Georgia. This tornado was an EF2 and entered Polk county from Cherokee county Alabama. It was a long-lived well tracked supercell and was likely the same supercell which spawned the EF5 tornado that destroyed Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The tornado only tracked across a small portion of extreme northwest Polk county before moving into south west Floyd county, just south of Cave Spring. The total tornado path length was 26 miles, but the tornado was only on the ground in Polk county for a little over four miles. The path width of the tornado was determined to be 1/2 mile with maximum winds of 125 mph. Within Polk county, the majority of the damage was to a chicken farm, where at least eight chicken houses were completely destroyed, including all of the contents and poultry. However, nearly two dozens structures were destroyed with several dozen more suffering minor to moderate damage. There were no fatalities or injuries within Polk county.||Total damages in Polk county from this tornado consist of 23 destroyed homes and/or businesses, 34 with major damage, and 49 with minor damage for a total of 106 affected structures.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #5, County #1-3, EF2, Polk-Floyd-Bartow, 2011:014].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.02 WNW Hematite, GA
EF3 category
Mar 15, 2008
11:25 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A ground and aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA in cooperation with the Georgia State Patrol and local emergency managers confirmed that an EF3 tornado had touched down in extreme north central Polk county, just east of the town of Seney near the intersection of Georgia Highway 101 and the Floyd county line. The tornado then tracked approximately 16 miles across extreme northeast Polk, extreme southeast Floyd, and into southern Bartow county before lifting southwest of Cartersville. The tornado had a maximum path width of 1/2 mile with maximum wind speeds estimated at 150 mph. EF3 damage was noted at three locations along the path of the tornado as it tracked across the three counties. The tornado made an approximate 3-mile track across far northern Polk county.||Within Polk county, four homes were destroyed, two sustained major damage, five had minor damage, and 5 others were minimally impacted. All of these were in the far north central and northeast part of the county between Georgia Highway 101 and the Floyd county line where Bon Loop Road intersects the Floyd county line. One fatality and one injury occurred on Bon Loop Road where a home was destroyed. In addition, several county outbuildings, barns, shops, vehicles, one motor home, one travel trailer, one dog kennel business, several fences were heavily damaged. Several livestock were either injured or killed. Hundreds of trees and power lines were down in the area, including several high tension power lines support structures, which were heavily damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.34 ENE Seney, GA
F2 category
Apr 8, 2006
2:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA concluded that a second tornado, this one an F2, touched down one mile northwest of Rockmart and traveled to the east approximately three miles, terminating at a point around two miles east-northeast of Rockmart. Over two dozen homes along the path of the tornado were destroyed. A young child was injured at one of the damaged homes when sheet rock and rafters fell on the couch where he was sleeping. Over three dozen outbuildings were also heavily damaged or destroyed. A carport was blown off one home northwest of Rockmart and five coal cars were completely blown off a railroad track in the Rockmart area and left lying on their side, while an 18-wheel truck trailer was also blown over in the same general area. Finally, minor damage was reported to the roof of the Rockmart Highschool and especially to the athletic fields. Hundreds of trees and dozens of power lines were blown down along the path of the tornado. A total of 700 residents were left without power for many hours following the storm. The tornado was determined to have a path length of approximately 3.0 miles with a path width of 50 to 100 yards.Overall tornado damage from the two tornadoes in Polk county netted:30 homes with minor damage.2 homes destroyed.60 outbuildings heavily damaged or destroyed.Minor damage to the Rockmart Highschool and athletic facility.700 customers without power.Extensive loss to timber in the area
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Rockmart, GA
F0 category
Apr 8, 2006
2:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, GA, concluded that an F0 tornado had touched down four miles south of Cedartown and tracked southeast to a point five miles southeast of Cedartown. About a dozen homes were damaged along the path of the tornado, mostly from downed trees. A female at a doublewide mobile home south of Cedartown suffered a broken hand when a tree fell through the home. Several power lines were also down in the area. In addition, several outbuildings were damaged, including a greenhouse, and porches were blown off two homes five miles southeast of Cedartown. Much of the damage occurred in the vicinity of Young Farms Road, Aragon Road, and between Georgia Highway 100 and Antioch Road. This tornado was rated an F0 with an approximate path length of 5.0 miles and a path width of 50 to 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Cedartown, GA
F1 category
Aug 29, 2005
4:24 PM EST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Damage Survey Team confirmed that an F1 tornado touched down approximately two miles east of Cedartown and traveled on a northwesterly track terminating at a point about two miles north of Cedartown. The damage path was 2.8 miles long and 50 yards wide. The most significant damage was to a Chevron gas station, which sustained a damaged portico, and several brick storage units, which were flattened. In addition, a large billboard on U.S. Highway 27 was bent to the ground by the tornadic winds. A number of trees and power lines were also blown down in a small area along the path of the tornado. Minor damage was also reported to a Wal Mart store on the east side of Cedartown and a power transformer apparently burned when a power line was blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Cedartown, GA
F2 category
Apr 3, 2000
1:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey of damage by NWS personnel indicated that an F1 - F2 tornado, 50 - 100 yards wide, touched down in the Potash community at approximately 2:00 am EDT near Harmony Road. The tornado traveled approximately 6 miles with the terminating point just southwest of Cedartown. The tornado snapped off and uprooted several trees at its touchdown point on Harmony Road and caused a poultry house to lean as well as blowing off some of its tin roof. Next, a house on Blair Road was severely damaged and numerous trees were felled. Further downstream, several mobile homes and numerous trees were hit on Branch Road, Cornelius Road, and Highway 278 between Cornelius Road and Berry Road. The most severe damage was on Berry Road where two mobile homes were totally destroyed and 3 people seriously injured. The Polk county EMA director reported that a total a 6 people were injured, 2 seriously, and a total of 20 homes were destroyed or damaged. In addition, a roof was blown off a fruit/vegetable stand on Highway 27 south of Cedartown, but this did not appear to be related to the tornado. In excess of 1 million dollars damage was caused by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Esom Hill, GA
F0 category
Jun 27, 1994
12:55 AM EST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak and short-lived tornado touched down along U.S. Highway 278 three miles west of Rockmart. A few pine trees were uprooted or snapped half-way up from the crown. The one injury resulted from wind blown debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Rockmart, GA
F3 category
Feb 21, 1993
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Esom Hill in extreme southwest Polk County near the Alabama/Georgia border. The tornado traveled 9 miles and destroyed 500 homes, 40 businesses, and 14 churches, mobile homes, and downed trees. Damage path was approximately 0.5 mile wide. Nearly the entire town of Cedartown was without power due to downed power lines which included 15,000 homes and businesses. Most industries in the Cedartown Industrial Park were damaged by the tornado including HON Industries which had the back half of its office furniture manufacturing plant blown off by the storm. The tornado also damaged the Star Manufacturing building, Zartic Inc. frozen food processing plant, Rome Plow County plant, Coca Cola distribution warehouse, Arrow Shirt Factory, and Cedar Valley Container Corp. A fatality occurred when the tornado lifted and destroyed a mobile home, killing its occupant. (M31M)
NWS Tornado Report Location: Esom Hill To, GA
F2 category
Apr 18, 1978
5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Dec 11, 1961
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Polk County, GA
Polk County · 13,240 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

Polk County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population43,365
Households15,588
Housing units17,301
Income
Median household income$55,308
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,240
Attached single-family207
Small multifamily1,646
Large multifamily302
Mobile homes1,906
Housing mix
Single-family share76.5%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share11.3%
Mobile-home share11.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,053
Renter-occupied5,535
Vacant units1,713
Home value & age
Median home value$163,500
Owner homes $300k+16.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,671
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Polk County

30125 214
Cedartown, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30153 100
Rockmart, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30113 56
Buchanan, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30124 42
Cave Spring, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30147 42
Lindale, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30104 24
Aragon, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30173 20
Lindale, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30178 20
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 90 hail, 211 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Polk County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Polk County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Polk County is 2.75″. It was reported near Van Wert, GA on April 11, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Polk 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 Polk County address?

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