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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31049

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31049 from June 7, 1974 through June 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31049 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31049

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2017
7:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG MEEKS ROAD SOUTHWEST OF KITE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Kite, GA
0.88″ hail
Sep 25, 2011
1:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director measured nickel-sized hail just north of Kite.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Kite, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
6:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that quarter-sized hail covered the ground north of Swainsboro. The public and amateur radio operators provided several reports of penny-sized hail in this same area. Golf ball-sized hail was observed near Kite along the Emanuel county line as the storm moved out of Johnson county. WSR-88D suggests that two separate hail storms moved across the county during this time frame. On the first storm produced hail as large as quarters and tracked from between Kite and Blundale to near Garfield. The second storm produced only penny-sized hail and tracked from just east of Meeks to near Twin City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Blundale, GA
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2010
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail from the Meeks area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Meeks, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2010
7:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail around Kite.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Kite, GA
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
11:41 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail around Kite.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Kite, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2009
9:09 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail about four miles north of Kite.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Kite, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2008
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail in the Meeks area. Radar data suggests that similar or possibly even slightly larger hail fell south of Meeks along the Johnson and Emanuel county line south to Scott and Adrian, although no specific reports were received from this very rural area. One tree was also down in Meeks, and a couple of trees were also down in Swainsboro to the east in Emanuel county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Meeks, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Emanuel and Johnson county 911 reported dime size hail on the county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Kite, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Swainsboro, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 1999
7:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kite, 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 and near ZIP 31049

22 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple downed trees across roadways in Johnson county and near Kite. EMA fire rescue noted no structure damage was done.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Kite, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several residents reported that pump houses for the homes had been blown away per EM along HWY 221 just north of Kite... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Kite, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Meeks Road at Meeks Cemetery Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Meeks, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One structure along US Hwy 221 North of Kite with some shingles off a modular home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kite, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at Bobby Fortner Rd and Midas Brantley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Kite, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on US Hwy 221 2 miles south of Kite.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Kite, GA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN ON HWY 57 NEAR KITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kite, GA
UNK mph
Jan 14, 2020
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FRIENDSHIP CHURCH RD AND HWY 23N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Kite, GA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR DAMAGE TO A FEW RESIDENCES ALONG PRICE WILLIAMS RD (I.E. SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF). TREE TOPPLED OVER NEXT TO A RESIDENCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Kite, GA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO THE PORCHES OF A FEW RESIDENCES ALONG WILLIAMS AND PRICE RD. ALSO AT LEAST ONE POWERLINE DOWN AND AT LEAST ONE TREE DOWN ALONG THIS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Kite, GA
58 mph
Apr 14, 2015
9:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported 3 large trees down in the eastern portion of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Kite, GA
58 mph
Jun 30, 2011
6:19 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down near Scott in the far southern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 SE Kite, GA
55 mph
Jun 20, 2010
2:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were down northeast of Kite. He estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Kite, GA
45 mph
Jun 2, 2010
7:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were down around Kite.
NWS Wind Report Location: WSW Meeks, GA
58 mph
Aug 7, 2008
3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that at least three trees were down between Georgia Highway 15/78 and just west of Meeks. An outbuilding sustained major damage on Carroll Road, just off Georgia Highway 15/78.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Meeks, 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 and near ZIP 31049

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 11, 2022
12:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE SAME QLCS THAT PRODUCED THE TORNADO EAST OF ADRIAN ALSO SPAWNED ANOTHER EF-1 TORNADO AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME ABOUT 3.75 MILES WEST OF KITE. HUNDREDS OF TREES... POWERLINES... AND 20-30 HOMES WERE DAMAGED ALONG THE 8.5 MILE TRACK. NOTABLY... A BASEBALL FIELD SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE CONCESSION BUILDING... FENCING AND STANDS. AT THE CEMETERY ON THE EAST PART OF THE CITY... THREE 500 LB 8 BY 4 FOOT GRANITE MONUMENTS ORIGINALLY LAYING FACE DOWN WERE LIFTED UP AND FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Kite, GA
UNK category
Apr 7, 2022
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN AROUND THE KITE COMMUNITY PER EM. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kite, GA
EF2 category
May 11, 2008
6:01 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet another tornado had touched down within Johnson county. This tornado was an EF2 and touched down in far eastern Johnson county, about one mile northwest of Kite and continued on an east-northeastward track into Emanuel county, crossing into Emanuel county just west of the city of Blundale. Maximum winds within the tornado were estimated to be 130 mph and the maximum path width was determined to be up to 1/2 mile wide. As the tornado touched down northwest of Kite, a mobile home was rolled and several other homes and vehicles were damaged along U.S. Highway 221 north of Kite. The most significant damage occurred about three miles north of Kite, along Minton Chapel Road, where a mobile home was completely destroyed and the debris thrown up to 50 feet away. Three injuries were reported as a result of the destruction of this mobile home. An additional indirect injury occurred later when a tree fell on an individual during debris clean up. A well constructed metal building in the same general area sustained substantial wall, frame, and column anchor failures. A number of trees and several power lines were downed along the path of the tornado as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 N Kite, GA
F2 category
Jan 2, 2006
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31049
Fulton County · 231,538 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey team from the National Weather Service in Peachtree City concluded that an F2 tornado had touched down just east of Palmetto in the far southern portion of Fulton county near the Coweta and Fayette county borders. The tornado touched down near Interstate-85 and U.S. Highway 29 east of Palmetto and then traveled east into extreme northwest Fayette county. The tornado was rated an F2 and traveled a path of seven miles, of which approximately four miles occurred within Fulton county. The maximum path width was 1/4 mile wide. Roof damage was observed to a number of homes along the path of the tornado. At least six homes east of Palmetto had sustained major damage with large trees down on the structures. Additionally, a number of trees were down along the path along with several power lines. Specifically, the tornado began around 8225 Tatum Road. Numerous trees were down in this area and several homes had sustained roof damage. The chimney was destroyed on one home. The tornado then continued across the intersection of Johnson and Tatum Road to Gullatt Road. Several homes in this area had sustained roof damage and in fact, one home had completely lost its roof. Numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped off along the path and several power lines were down as well. From this point, the tornado traveled toward the intersection of Bohannon and Kirkley Roads. Damage in this section was less extensive with just minor roof damage and only a few trees uprooted or down in the area. The tornado then crossed into Fayette county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Palmetto, GA
F1 category
Mar 17, 1980
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 7, 1974
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31049
Johnson County · 2,173 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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ZIP 31049 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,661
Households650
Housing units768
Income
Median household income$57,500
$100k+ households37.4%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached518
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes250
Housing mix
Single-family share67.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share32.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied513
Renter-occupied137
Vacant units118
Home value & age
Median home value$79,800
Owner homes $300k+4.5%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1984
Older-home share45.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars634
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31049 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 22 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31049, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31049?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31049 is 1.00″. It was reported near Kite, GA on April 3, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31049 — 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 ZIP 31049 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31049 — 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 ZIP 31049 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31049 — 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 ZIP 31049 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31049 — 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 in and around ZIP 31049, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31049, 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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