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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Whitfield County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Whitfield County, GA from June 23, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30721 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
68
Wind Reports
311
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Whitfield County, GA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Whitfield County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
8:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Dalton, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Tilton, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2024
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter inch hail reported at Woodridge Lane and Bethany Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Varnell, GA
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Dawnville, GA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2018
8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON MOUNT VERNON RD NEAR TUNNEL HILL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Tunnel Hill, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HAIL DOLLAR SIZE HAIL NORTH SIDE OF DALTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Pleasant Grove, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
9:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Beaverdale.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 W Beaverdale, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2014
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Whitfield County Emergency Manager and an employee of the Beaverdale Superette reported penny-sized hail near where Prater Mill Road, Cohutta Beaverdale Road and Beaverdale Road meet.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 W Beaverdale, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of pea to quarter size hail were received from Whitfield County Emergency Management and the public across the Tunnel Hill and Dalton areas. Overall, the hail lasted for over 30 minutes as it varied in size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 NE Callaway Mill, GA
0.88″ hail
Jan 11, 2012
11:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the general public reported 0.88 inch hail on Corporate Drive in Dalton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 W Dalton, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2011
2:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Whitfield County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail near Rocky Face.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Rocky Face, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
8:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Whitfield County 911 Center relayed several reports of penny to quarter-sized hail from the Dalton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dalton, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near Dawnville. WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail, possibly even larger, likely fell from west to east across the county from Tunnel Hill to Dawnville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tunnel Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2010
1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of quarter-sized hail were received from the public across the central part of the county from Rocky Face to Dawnville. An amateur radio operator reported a heavy accumulation of hail along U.S. Highway 76 on the north side of Dalton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rocky Face, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
6:59 AM EST-5
Hail report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail approximately three miles south of Dalton on Old Dixie Highway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 NE Carbondale, 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 Whitfield County

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down near the intersection of Dug Gap Mountain Road and Battlefield Park Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Mill Creek, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports power lines down near the 1900 block of Sourwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Mill Creek, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 WNW Dawnville. Tree down across road near the intersection of Beaverdale RD NE and Cherokee Estate RD NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Varnell. Tree reported down across road in the vicinity of Northwest Highschool.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Varnell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Varnell. Tree down across the road near the intersection of Harper Lane and Glisson Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Varnell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down in the road near the 100 block of S Thornton Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dalton, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Tunnel Hill. Tree down across road near the intersection of Old Cottonwood Mill Rd and Papaw Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Tunnel Hill, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road near the intersection of Beaverdale RD NE and Cherokee Estate RD NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down across road in the vicinity of Northwest Highschool.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Varnell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the road near the intersection of Harper Lane and Glisson Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Varnell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road near the intersection of Old Cottonwood Mill Rd and Papaw Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Tunnel Hill, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down at the 2100 block of Lower Kings Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Dawnville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down at the intersection of Wheeler Dam Rd and Cleveland Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Cohutta, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down at the intersection of Tee Top Dr and Golf View Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Varnell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down at the intersection of Waring Rd and Nadine Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Varnell, 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 Whitfield County

7 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2017
1:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED A BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTHEAST OF DALTON WHERE IT SNAPPED AND UPROOTED MANY TREES AND ALSO ROLLED A CAMPER. THE TORNADO WAS 200 YARDS WIDE AND TRAVELED FOR 1.6 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST BEFORE LIFTING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Pleasant Grove, GA
UNK category
May 24, 2017
1:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG LYNN DRIVE IN PLEASANT GROVE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pleasant Grove, GA
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
10:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service survey team determined that a short-lived EF-1 tornado touched down in northern Whitfield County. Numerous trees were downed, one on a truck. A chicken house collapse and another outbuilding was destroyed. Minor roof damage was also noted along the path. The tornado continued into Bradley County, Tennessee, before lifting.|[04/28/14: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Whitfield, 2014:005].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .47 E Mills, GA
F0 category
Apr 24, 1992
6:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 19, 1983
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jan 11, 1974
4:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County · 26,161 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Whitfield County

Dalton, GA 228
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Whitfield County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population103,118
Households36,101
Housing units39,454
Income
Median household income$64,262
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached26,161
Attached single-family1,423
Small multifamily4,230
Large multifamily2,386
Mobile homes5,226
Housing mix
Single-family share66.3%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share16.8%
Mobile-home share13.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied24,548
Renter-occupied11,553
Vacant units3,353
Home value & age
Median home value$198,900
Owner homes $300k+23.5%
Owner homes $500k+6.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1986
Older-home share37.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars34,204
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Whitfield County

30721 173
Dalton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30736 138
Ringgold, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30720 75
Dalton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30740 56
Dalton, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30710 47
Cohutta, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30755 40
Tunnel Hill, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30735 36
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 68 hail, 311 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Whitfield County is 2.75″. It was reported near S Rocky Face, GA on May 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County address?

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