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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rabun County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rabun County, GA from July 14, 1966 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30523 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
62
Wind Reports
128
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rabun County, GA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rabun County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF QUARTER AND HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL ACROSS A GOOD PORTION OF RABUN COUNTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Clayton, GA
1.25″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED BETWEEN QUARTER AND HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL. REPORTED ROADS ARE COVERED IN HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Tiger, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakemont, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED ALONG EAST WOLF CREEK ROAD... RELAYED THROUGH RABUN CO WX FACEBOOK PAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Lakemont, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG SPY GLASS CIRCLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Sky Valley, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Clayton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2020
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL ON GINGER CREEK LANE. ALSO MANY SMALL LIMBS BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clayton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2020
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA USER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Clayton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2020
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lakemont, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS... BUT MOSTLY PEA- TO DIME-SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mountain City, GA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2014
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on Screamer Mountain just east of Clayton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Clayton, GA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2013
4:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Camp Dixie Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 W Clayton, GA
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2013
4:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Clayton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clayton, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2012
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the Pine Mountain community.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Pine Mtn, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
9:23 AM EST-5
Hail report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported by the Tallulah Falls post office, which is on the Rabun County side of the line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.3 SSE Lakemont, 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 Rabun County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Pine Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Moccasin Creek Sta, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
9:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees that fell on structures on 600 block of Lake Rabun Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Lakemont, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
9:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees on 700 block of Keever Worley Rd. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Lakemont, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility line damage near Bridge Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Moccasin Creek Sta, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility line damage and outages reported along Joe Davis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Tiger, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
5:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of several large limbs down in the Clayton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Clayton, GA
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2025
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down on East Wolf Creek Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Lakemont, GA
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2025
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on US 441 North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mountain City, GA
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects description of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 WSW Tiger. Social media report of trees down in Rabun County. Time and location estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Tiger, GA
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
11:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... transformer damaged and power lines down on Stekoa Falls Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Clayton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Warwoman Rd and Earls Ford Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Pine Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Clayton and on southeast outskirts. Several power lines reported down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clayton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Hwy 246 and Crusher Run Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Dillard, GA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Clayton. Trees down in Clayton and on southeast outskirts. Several power lines reported down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clayton, 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 Rabun County

5 reports
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
10:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path of an intense tornado, which was likely the continuation of the Habersham County tornado, was found in Rabun County beginning in the Lake Burton area. Damage was first found near a marina on Wildcat Creek Cove. A fire department building near this location was destroyed. As the tornado moved northeast across Moccasin Creek, it intensified and widened to around one half mile. Several large lake homes were completely destroyed in this area. Another home slid off its foundation into the lake. The tornado continued northeast across the Moccasin Creek peninsula and over the main channel of Lake Burton. Severe damage was observed again along the north shore of Timpson Cove, roughly paralleling Meeting House Mountain Rd. Several large luxury homes along the shore were destroyed, while many others received major structural damage. One 83-year-old man was killed in one of these homes. In addition to the major structural damage, thousands of trees were blown down in the Lake Burton area. The tornado weakened as it crossed highway 76 just northeast of Timpson Cove, proceeding to Black Rock State Park, where hundreds of additional trees were blown down. As the tornado continued northeast from the state park, it intensified slightly as it moved over a residential area in Mountain City. Half of the roof was blown off a condominium building, while surrounding homes had minor to moderate roof damage. The tornado crossed highway 441 just north of Mountain City and appeared to lift in the Oakey Mountain area. The tornado was very unusual not only for its strength but also for the rugged terrain in which it occurred. It was the first tornado to hit Rabun County since 1983 and the first F3 or EF3 tornado in the county's recorded history.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.52 SW Persimmon, GA
F1 category
Oct 12, 1983
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 10, 1982
11:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 27, 1973
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rabun County, GA
Rabun County · 9,563 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

Rabun County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,107
Households7,113
Housing units12,142
Income
Median household income$61,466
$100k+ households35.0%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,563
Attached single-family210
Small multifamily726
Large multifamily171
Mobile homes1,464
Housing mix
Single-family share78.8%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share7.4%
Mobile-home share12.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,504
Renter-occupied1,609
Vacant units5,029
Home value & age
Median home value$272,600
Owner homes $300k+42.5%
Owner homes $500k+18.8%
Owner homes $750k+11.1%
Median year built1987
Older-home share35.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,828
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Rabun County

30523 144
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30525 97
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30552 24
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30576 23
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30537 14
Sky Valley, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30568 10
Mountain City, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30562 7
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30573 5
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30581 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 62 hail, 128 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Rabun 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 Rabun County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rabun County is 1.75″. It was reported near Persimmon, GA on April 27, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rabun 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 Rabun County address?

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