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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Towns County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Towns County, GA from April 5, 1985 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30525 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Towns County, GA · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Towns County

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2015
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Employees at the Long Ridge Camp Ground reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Sunnyside, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2015
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail on Mauldin Circle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Macedonia, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2015
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that penny sized hail accumulated at least one inch deep around Owl Creek Road and Highway 75.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Macedonia, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
6:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Hiawassee.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Hiawassee, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
8:37 AM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Hiawassee.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Hiawassee, GA
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail, ranging in size from quarters to golf balls, were received from the Towns County 911 Center and the public across the northern half of the county from near Brasstown Bald to Macedonia. WSR-88D radar data suggests that hail of at least quarter-size likely continued to the northeast corner of the county near Tate City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.2 WSW Macedonia, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
9:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in Young Harris. WSR-88D radar data suggests that penny to quarter-size hail likely continued eastward across the county toward Titus.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Young Harris, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
7:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported that quarter-sized hail fell east of Hiawassee. Radar data supports that this or slightly smaller hail continued to the extreme northeast corner of the county to near Tate City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Hiawassee, GA
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2006
2:51 PM EST
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Young Harris, GA
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
9:17 PM EST
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter to golf-ball sized hail. This was the third hail storm to affect the county during the same evening.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexanders Mill, GA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2006
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public. The public reported that penny-sized hail covered the ground in the Alexanders Mill area along Georgia Highway 66 northwest of Young Harris. Penny-sized hail was reported in Young Harris, while quarter-sized hail was reported in Hiawassee. This was the second significant hail storm to affect Towns county within a one-hour period.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alexanders Mill, GA
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2006
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported that yet another hail storm was observed in the Scataway Road area west of Titus. Once again half-dollar-sized hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Titus, GA
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2006
2:09 PM EST
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported half-dollar-sized hail in the Scataway and Hightower Road area of northeast Towns county, near Titus. The hail was reported to have covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Titus, GA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2006
8:45 PM EST
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail ranging in size from pennies to quarters were received from the public in the Young Harris and Hiawassee areas. Hail was reported to have covered the ground at one location in Young Harris.
NWS Hail Report Location: Young Harris, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
5:08 PM EST
Hail report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Hiawassee, 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 Towns County

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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed and snapped on a property along Adkins Lane. Possible Tornado pending further investigation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Titus, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on Bugscuffle Road at Bugscuffle Spur.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Macedonia, GA
72 mph
Mar 26, 2024
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS station BRBG1 on top of Brasstown Bald Visitors Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brasstown Bald, GA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of widespread damage at the Georgia Mountain Fair Campground on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee. Dozens of trees were blown down... incl several on vehicles and camper vans/trailers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Hiawassee, GA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2022
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT KONAHETAH DR AND KONAHETAH RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hiawassee, GA
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG MORGAN COURT IN YOUNG HARRIS. TIME INDICATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Young Harris, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON HWY 66 NORTHWEST OF YOUNG HARRIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Young Harris, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2018
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF THE STORM FLIPPING A SMALL DOCK ON LAKE CHATUGE IN HIAWASSEE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hiawassee, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2018
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL DOCK ON LAKE CHATUGE IN HIAWASSEE WAS LIFTED INTO THE AIR AND FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hiawassee, GA
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
5:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained storm spotter reported multiple trees down near Tate City.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Titus, GA
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
11:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported a few trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Hiawassee, GA
63 mph
Jun 19, 2014
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported six trees down. Four of these fell along Highway 75 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Macedonia, GA
63 mph
Jun 13, 2013
4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were down particularly in the Hiawassee area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Hiawassee, GA
52 mph
Mar 5, 2013
4:27 PM EST-5
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Towns County 911 Center reported that a tree had blown down on a home south of Hiawassee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 S Sunnyside, GA
63 mph
Jan 30, 2013
2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ameteur radio operators relayed reports of trees down across most of Towns County, especially in the east side of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .24 W Sunnyside, 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 Towns County

1 reports
F1 category
Mar 29, 1997
3:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Towns County, GA
Towns County · 6,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hiawassee, 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 Towns County

Hiawassee, GA 39
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Young Harris, GA 12
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Tate City, GA 2
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Towns County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,739
Households5,819
Housing units8,719
Income
Median household income$58,400
$100k+ households30.7%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,423
Attached single-family85
Small multifamily383
Large multifamily275
Mobile homes1,519
Housing mix
Single-family share73.7%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share7.6%
Mobile-home share17.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,657
Renter-occupied1,162
Vacant units2,900
Home value & age
Median home value$311,900
Owner homes $300k+52.1%
Owner homes $500k+19.9%
Owner homes $750k+7.9%
Median year built1994
Older-home share23.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,638
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Towns County

30525 97
Clayton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30546 44
Hiawassee, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30582 14
Young Harris, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 21 hail, 32 wind, and 1 tornado reports in Towns County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Towns County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Towns County is 2.75″. It was reported near Young Harris, GA on May 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Towns 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 Towns County address?

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