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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Walker County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Walker County, GA from February 18, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
74
Wind Reports
200
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Walker County, GA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Walker County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2025
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Chattanooga Valle, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported in Rock Spring... GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rock Spring, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter inch hail along Glass Mill Pointe Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Chickamauga, GA
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2024
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Cooper Heights, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2019
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED AT THE MAPCO MART AT THE CORNER OF MCFARLAND RD AND LULA LAKE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lookout Mountain, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2018
7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED IN LAFAYETTE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, GA
1.75″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
7:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail in LaFayette.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Hawkins, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The NSSL SHAVE Project relayed a report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Center Post, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
6:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The NSSL SHAVE Project relayed a report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Bronco, GA
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
8:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that nickel to quarter sized hail fell at multiple locations in and east of Chickamauga.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 ENE Chickamauga, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
11:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A United States Forest Service Employee reported 0.75 inch hail in the Villanow area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Reo, GA
1.25″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
10:07 AM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed half-dollar-sized hail just southwest and south of Cooper Heights.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Cooper Hgts, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2011
3:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail north of Chickamauga. WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-size hail likely occurred across much of the northern part of Walker county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lookout Mtn, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near LaFayette. WSR-88D radar data suggests that hail of this size, most likely larger, affected areas near and just east of Lafayette to just north of Naomi. However, there were no reports of any hail larger than pennies.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 W La Fayette, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
12:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Walker County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail from the Rossville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Rossville, 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 Walker County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center report of trees and power lines down along Lula Lake Road near Massey Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lookout Mountain, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a large tree down near the intersection of Cottontail Hollow and Powder Springs Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Chattanooga Valle, GA
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department reports tree down in road along the 100 block of Ellis Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Rossville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports trees and power lines down along Mission Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Fairview, GA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Department of Transportation reports downed power lines near the intersection of Highway 136 and Highway 341.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Cooper Heights, GA
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Department of Transportation reports tree down along Highway 136 near the intersection with Smith Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Villanow, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of West Georgia Hwy-136 and Twin Lakes Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Linwood, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports large tree down on a home near the intersection of West 8th St and Hood Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chickamauga, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near a residence along Cross Street. Nearest intersection is Cross Street and Longwood Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Chickamauga, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near a residence along Lee-Gordon Mill Road. Closest intersection is Lee-Gordon Mill Road and Longwood Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Chickamauga, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway near a residence along Cherokee Trail. Closest intersection is Spencer circle and Cherokee Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Rossville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway about a quarter mile north of the intersection of Pinewood Drive and Highway 95.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Noble, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Hamel Drive and Terri Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Chickamauga, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Highway 136 East. Nearest intersection is Highway 136 and Edgewater Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Cooper Heights, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees downed in the town of Chickamauga. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chickamauga, 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 Walker County

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 16, 2020
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AMMENDING FROM PREVIOUS LSR... A LONG TRACK TORNADO SWEPT THROUGH AREAS OF CHATTOOGA AND WALKER COUNTIES... ENTERING WALKER COUNTY 1.4 MILES EAST OF GA HWY 1 NEAR HALLS VALLEY RD. THIS TORNADO INTENSIFIED IN THE AREA BETWEEN HWY 151 AND HALLS VALLEY RD WHERE A 2-STORY HOME WAS HIT HARD. THE ENTIRE SECOND STORY AND ROOF WERE REMOVED WITH HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR WALLS. A JEEP WAS ALSO TOSSED MORE THAN 150 YARDS FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION. AN ADDITIONAL HOME HAD A GOOD PORTION OF ITS ROOF TORN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Suttles Mill, GA
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 11 RESIDENCES DAMAGED ALONG HWY 151 SOUTH OF HWY 95. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN - ROADS IMPASSIBLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Suttles Mill, GA
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ALONG HWY 151 SOUTH OF LAFAYETTE IN SOUTHERN WALKER COUNTY. TDS SEEN ON RADAR IN THIS LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Suttles Mill, GA
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
4:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the EF3 tornado that originated in DeKalb county, Alabama, tracked across central Dade county, Georgia, and then across northern Walker county, Georgia before lifting just before reaching the Tennessee line. The tornado weakened to an EF2 strength before entering Walker county, and continued as an EF2 to EF1 across much of its path within Walker county. The tornado crossed into Walker county approximately five miles west-southwest of Chattanooga Valley and lifted just west of Fort Oglethorpe near the intersection of U.S. Highway 27 and Georgia Highway 2. Thousands of trees and dozens of power lines were taken down by the tornado. Dozens of homes suffered severe damage, especially across the northern part of the county. Seven homes were completely destroyed. The most severe damage was noted in the Flintstone area. While no fatalities occurred within Walker county, there were 25 injuries, mostly at the severely damaged or destroyed homes. The most severe damage with this tornado occurred in Dade county.||Damage in Walker county consists of seven destroyed homes, 26 with major damage, and 35 with minor damage.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #2, County #2-2, EF2, Dade-Walker, 2011:011].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 WSW Hinkles, GA
F1 category
Apr 16, 1998
10:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Police and fire officials reported a tornado. It apparently touched down briefly destroying 3 trailers, 2 barns and a car. The roof was torn off of a house. Trees and power lines were downed. The intensity, width and length were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Flintstone, GA
F1 category
May 2, 1997
6:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just southwest of Chickamauga in the Ridgecrest Acre mobile home park. Touchdown was noted to be at the intersection of Georgia Highway 136 and 193. Three mobile homes were completely destroyed, and a total of 28 homes/ mobile homes had damage varying from moderate to being totally destroyed. Homes were moved off their foundations and numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Chickamauga, GA
F1 category
Nov 22, 1992
9:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 19, 1983
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 27, 1973
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 12, 1967
8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Feb 18, 1956
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Walker County, GA
Walker County · 22,626 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Walker County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population68,449
Households26,181
Housing units29,452
Income
Median household income$55,887
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached22,626
Attached single-family394
Small multifamily1,803
Large multifamily658
Mobile homes3,971
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share8.4%
Mobile-home share13.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,808
Renter-occupied6,373
Vacant units3,271
Home value & age
Median home value$173,900
Owner homes $300k+20.8%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars24,846
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 74 hail, 200 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Walker County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Walker County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Walker County is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 N Hawkins, GA on October 6, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Walker 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 Walker County address?

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