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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31087
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31087 from August 12, 1956 through February 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 31087 · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Feb 16, 2025
Hail Report Description: The public reported Penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 E Shoulderbone, GA
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2012 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail south of Devereux.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Devereux, GA
1.00″hail
Sep 27, 2011 3:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Management Director relayed a report of quarter-sized hail from just east-northeast of Beulah in the far south central part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.2 NNW Linton, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 21, 2010 2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The local newspaper of Eatonton reported that the public observed quarter-sized hail near and just west of Shoulderbone in extreme northwest Hancock county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shoulderbone, GA
1.75″hail
Mar 28, 2010 8:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Management Director relayed a report of golf ball-sized hail from the western part of the county, northwest of Sparta. The public observed golf ball-sized hail just north of Devereux, also in western Hancock county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Devereux, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 10, 2009 9:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Management Director relayed a report from a weather spotter of golf ball-sized hail in the Shoulderbone area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shoulderbone, GA
0.75″hail
Jul 21, 2008 3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail in downtown Sparta at the court house.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Sparta, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 15, 2008 8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Hancock County Sheriff's Deputy observed quarter-sized hail in the southern part of Hancock county, north of Linton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Linton, GA
0.75″hail
Mar 29, 2008 2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Devereux, GA
1.00″hail
Mar 15, 2008 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail on the east side of Lake Sinclair. Radar supported quarter or larger-sized hail with two separate storms further north, north and northeast of Sparta in the same time frame.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Culverton, GA
1.00″hail
Dec 4, 2005 4:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Culverton, GA
1.00″hail
May 3, 2002 5:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Hancock county 911 center reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sparta, GA
1.50″hail
Jun 3, 2001 4:03 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Douglas County · 42,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator, a trained storm spotter, and the public, all provided several reports of hail ranging in size from nickels, to quarters, to half-dollars. Most of the hail occurred near Interstate 20 in Douglasville and to the south.
NWS Hail Report Location: Douglasville, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 1999 6:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Devereux, GA
0.75″hail
Jun 26, 1998 5:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mayfield, GA
1.00″hail
May 7, 1996 9:23 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sparta, GA
0.75″hail
Mar 17, 1996 6:10 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sparta, 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.
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the 3000 block of Linton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Underwood, GA
UNKmph
Feb 16, 2025 11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down in the 2000 block of Carrs Station Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Underwood, GA
UNKmph
Feb 16, 2025 10:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports several trees down east of Lake Sinclair between Hwy 22 and Hwy 441.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Underwood, GA
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2023 8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at SR 16 and Glen Spring Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Shoulderbone, GA
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2023 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 3 large trees downed by strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Plant Harlee Branch, GA
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON THE 200 BLOCK OF RIVER RIDGE TRAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Plant Harlee Bran, GA
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON CAPTAINS CT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Plant Harlee Bran, GA
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2022 8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Devereux, GA
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2020 6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 15 S AND SANDERSVILLE HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jan 14, 2020 1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLD CRAWFORDVILLE HIGHWAY AND GA 22 EAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Powelton, GA
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2019 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN IN THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 15 AND CODY JOHNSON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2019 9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN IN THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 16 AND OLD AUGUSTA RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Sparta, GA
UNKmph
May 5, 2019 2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF 2 TREES DOWN ON HWY 15 SOUTH BETWEEN CLAY STREET AND BURNETT STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Sep 27, 2018 12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON GILBERT CIR... NORTH OF SPARTA
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Mar 22, 2018 5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES AND A POWER LINE WERE DOWNED ON SPRINGFIELD RD NEAR HIGHWAY 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Mar 22, 2018 5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Putnam County · 8,183 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FOREST HILL DRIVE AND TWISTING HILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Flat Rock, GA
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2017 6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON GA-15 NEAR DOLLAR GENERAL AND ON THE WAY MOTORS
NWS Wind Report Location: Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2017 3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN DOWNTOWN SPARTA
NWS Wind Report Location: Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2017 3:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT HUNTS CHAPEL RD AND HWY 16 WEST
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Mar 22, 2017 2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WASHINGTON EMC REPORTS POWER POLES SPLIT IN HALF AND LINES DOWN COUNTY WIDE OVER HANCOCK COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jan 21, 2017 6:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED AND POWERLINES DOWN. ONE TREE FELL AND DESTROYED A HOME ON THE WEST SIDE OF SPARTA. POSSIBLE TORNADO
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2016 6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GDOT REPORTING TREE DOWN ACROSS SR 22 NEAR MILE POST 12 BLOCKING WEST BOUND TRAFFIC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Devereux, GA
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2016 6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GDOT REPORTED TREE DOWN ACROSS SR 16 BLOCKING E AND W LANES...NEAR GREEN SPRINGS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Shoulderbone, GA
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2016 8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIX TREES DOWN IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF HANCOCK COUNTY NEAR HWY 16 WEST AND HWY 22 EAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Zebulon, GA
52mph
Aug 6, 2015 3:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County 911 Center reported a tree blown down on Highway 16 near Shoulderbone.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Shoulderbone, GA
58mph
Jun 30, 2015 5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Manager reported a couple of large pecan trees blown down in Sparta.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Sparta, GA
69mph
Mar 18, 2013 6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County 911 Center reported numerous trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.4 W Shoulderbone, GA
58mph
Apr 5, 2011 12:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Management Director reported that dozens of trees were down across the county, including several on homes. Several people were trapped in homes from downed trees, but no injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Devereux, GA
58mph
Jul 31, 2010 7:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down near Shoulderbone.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Shoulderbone, GA
45mph
Jul 21, 2008 3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County 911 Center reported that up to four trees were down, a couple on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Sparta, GA
60mph
May 20, 2008 7:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down throughout the county. Radar data supports that a bow echo moved through the northern and eastern part of the county from Shoulderbone, to Sparts, Culverton, and Mayfield, and points southeast toward the Washington county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Shoulderbone, GA
60mph
Mar 1, 2007 7:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock County Emergency Management Director reported that numerous trees and power lines were down along or near Georgia Highways 22 and 16 from Devereux, to Sparta, to Culverton, to Mayfield. Fifteen homes were damaged from downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Devereux, GA
45mph
May 14, 2006 3:32 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Washington County Membership Cooperative reported that two large oak trees were down on power lines on Linton Road along the Hancock/Glascock county line east of Linton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Linton, GA
58mph
May 2, 2003 6:32 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Greene County · 8,180 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Greene county 911 center reported that a number of trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greensboro, GA
58mph
Feb 22, 2003 9:20 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Bleckley County · 3,417 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Bleckley county 911 center reported that several trees and one power line were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cochran, GA
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2002 6:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Sparta Ishmaelite newspaper reported that thunderstorm winds ripped off a newly installed metal roof at the Sparta High School. This portion of the building housed the Board of Education's central office. The wind also damaged much of the wooden frame constructed above the old roof which was designed to support the new roof. Many trees and power lines were also downed in the Sparta area causing many of the city's residents to be without power for three hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2002 6:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock county 911 center reported that several trees were down along Georgia Highway 77 northwest of Sparta.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jan 19, 2001 1:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Hancock county 911 center reported that trees were blown down 5 miles east of Sparta and also on the west side of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jul 6, 1999 5:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hancock county 911 reported several trees were down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Jul 27, 1997 5:42 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and limbs were knocked down by thunderstorm winds in Mayfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Apr 22, 1997 6:55 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sparta, GA
UNKmph
Sep 21, 1996 6:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Linton, GA
UNKmph
Jun 8, 1996 7:31 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Devereux, GA
UNKmph
Mar 29, 1991 11:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
UNKmph
Jul 1, 1990 7:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
UNKmph
Feb 10, 1990 5:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
63mph
Apr 4, 1989 4:22 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
63mph
Apr 4, 1989 3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
UNKmph
Dec 28, 1983 7:40 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
UNKmph
Jul 5, 1979 1:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, GA
UNKmph
Mar 21, 1974 5:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 31087
10 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 6:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WEBEOC REPORT OF TREES DOWN BLOCKING SR16 AT GREEN SPRING RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Shoulderbone, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 6:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS WAS AN EF0 TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 3.2 MILES AND A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 524 YARDS. THE ESTIMATED PEAK WIND WAS 80 MPH. THIS TORNADO DESTROYED A SMALL SHED AND UPROOTED AND SNAPPED NUMEROUS TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Howell Grove, GA
EF0category
Apr 28, 2011 1:57 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF1 tornado that first touched down in southeast Putnam county tracked into western Hancock county before lifting. As it moved into Hancock county, it weakened to an EF0 strength. The total tornado path length was about seven miles, of which approximately three miles fell within Hancock county. The maximum path width was 200 yards with maximum winds estimated to be 90 mph. Much of the tornado path was across Lake Sinclair, and as such damage was minimal. Damage within Hancock county was mostly confined to dozens of snapped or uprooted trees and several downed power lines. Some minor structural damage was reported to homes along the lake. There were no fatalities or injuries reported anywhere with this tornado.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #14, County #2-2, EF1, Putnam-Hancock, 2011:023].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.85 WNW Sandy Run, GA
EF3category
Apr 10, 2009 9:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet a third tornado touched down in Hancock county within a 15 minute period of time. However, this tornado was determined to be an EF3 tornado. This tornado touched down about halfway between Sparta and Culverton in east central Hancock county. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 1/2 mile with maximum winds of 160 mph. Much of the damage occurred along Dunn and Hickory Grove Roads. Along the path of the tornado, one 4000 square foot site-built home was completely destroyed. The debris from the home was scattered across an area up to 400 feet downstream. A resident of this home suffered serious injuries. Another nearby double-wide mobile home was also completely destroyed. Two other nearby homes on Dunn suffered minor damage and two additional homes on Youngblood Road toward Jewell suffered extensive roof damage. A swath of 116 mature pecan trees at a pecan orchard on Hickory Grove road were flattened. These were owned by a resident adjacent to one of the damaged homes on Hickory Grove Road. One of the homeowners also lost a Shetland pony during the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.02 WSW Sunshine, GA
EF0category
Apr 10, 2009 9:23 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet a second tornado touched down in Hancock county. This was also a brief EF0 tornado and touched down just north-northeast of downtown Sparta. The path width of this tornado was determined to also be 100 feet with maximum winds estimated to also be 80 mph. Numerous large trees were down along the path of the tornado in a primarily rural area. No structural damage was noted in association with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 WNW Granite Hill, GA
EF0category
Apr 10, 2009 9:19 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that a brief EF1 tornado touched down approximately two miles northwest of Sparta and traveled only 1.5 miles before lifting. This was the first of three tornadoes to touch down in Hancock county between 1019 pm EDT and 1028 pm EDT, each near Sparta. This tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 100 feet with maximum winds estimated at 80 mph. This first tornado tracked through a quite rural area. However, one mobile home suffered moderate damage to its roof, siding, and windows.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.94 NW Sparta, GA
EF3category
Feb 18, 2009 10:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF3 tornado touched down approximately five miles east-southeast of Sparta, or about three miles east of the intersection of Georgia Highway 15 and 16. The tornado then moved along a nearly eight-mile long path across far southeast Hancock county and continued into extreme southern Warren county and then into extreme northwest Glascock county. The total tornado path length was nearly 11 miles long. The maximum path width was estimated to be 500 yards with maximum winds of 140 mph. A church, two site-built homes, and four mobile homes were completely destroyed in the Hickory Grove Community. One fatality and three injuries occurred where the mobile homes were destroyed. Hundreds of trees were either uprooted or snapped along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 SSE Culverton, GA
EF1category
May 20, 2008 8:01 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Washington County · 5,302 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that the EF0 tornado, that initially touched down just inside Hancock county just south of Barnes Road and just west of Georgia Highway 15, crossed into Washington county and tracked four to five miles, ending just west of Hamburg State Park Road. The tornado tracked very close to Sparta-Davisboro Road until the eastern part of its track. The maximum path width was estimated to be 125 yards with maximum winds of 90 to 100 mph within Washington county. The tornado tracked through a largely rural area. Between 200 and 300 trees were blown down along the path of the tornado and one barn was partially destroyed. No major structural damage or injuries were observed or reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.54 NNW Lindsey, GA
EF0category
May 20, 2008 8:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that an EF0 tornado touched down in extreme eastern Hancock county before crossing into Washington county and briefly strengthening to an EF1 as it made an approximately four-mile-long track, ending approximately 3 miles north of Warthen in Washington county. Within Hancock county, the tornado was only rated an EF0 as it tracked across a totally rural area of less than 1/4 mile just south of Barnes Road and west of Georgia Highway 15. Damage within Hancock county was confined to minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 WSW Eureka, GA
F1category
Aug 12, 1956 1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31087
Hancock County · 2,495 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31087 have on record?
Our records show 17 hail, 51 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31087, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 16, 2025.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31087?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31087 is 1.75″. It was reported near Devereux, GA on March 28, 2010.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31087 — 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 31087 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 31087 — 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 31087 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 31087 — 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.
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