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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31201

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31201 from January 31, 1958 through March 27, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31201 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 27, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31201

29 reports
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0.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2012
3:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Bibb County 911 Center reported that penny size hail fell in Macon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Bloomfield, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
8:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel-sized hail in Canton, while numerous reports of penny-sized hail were received from the public and the Cherokee County Emergency Management Director from Canton, and from three miles west to one mile south of Woodstock near the Cobb county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: Canton, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
12:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Fulton County · 231,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail. The hail lasted from six to eight minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Palmetto, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2005
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Fulton County · 231,538 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of penny to quarter-sized hail were received from the public. Nickel-sized hail was reported in Roswell, while penny to quarter-sized hail was reported in Alpharetta.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alpharetta, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2003
8:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail in the Barrington Hall subdivision of Macon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2001
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail in Macon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2001
2:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Hall County · 57,959 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter reported nickel size hail 10 miles northwest of Gainesville near Maravilla, while amateur radio operators and the public reported nickel size hail in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murrayville, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2001
2:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Forsyth County · 76,564 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Forsyth County 911 center reported dime size hail on Georgia Highway 53 about one mile east-northeast of Chestatee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Oscarville, GA
1.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2000
1:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Bibb county Sheriff reported 1.5 inch diameter hail on Rocky Creek Drive at Bloomfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 1998
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail ranging from dime to golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
11:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 1998
5:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were a couple of public reports of dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, 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 31201

55 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN AND VEHICLE DAMAGED AT MERCER UNIVERSITY DRIVE ON MERCER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN AROUND THE I-75 AND I-16 INTERCHAGE IN MACON
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2016
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE POWERLINE WAS DOWN IN EAST MACON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oglethorpe Homes, GA
69 mph
May 14, 2014
4:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Bibb County 911 Center reported that numerous trees and powerlines were downed in Macon. Two of the large trees blew onto powerlines at Eisenhower and Pine Avenues.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Bloomfield, GA
52 mph
Feb 21, 2014
6:54 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Macon broadcast media relayed a report of a tree down along Sugarloaf Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Bloomfield, GA
52 mph
Jun 13, 2013
8:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Bibb County 911 Center reported that a couple of trees were blown down across Macon.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Bloomfield, GA
58 mph
May 22, 2013
9:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Bibb County 911 Center reported trees down along High Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Bloomfield, GA
58 mph
Aug 5, 2009
6:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public and the Bibb County 911 Center reported that numerous trees, some large, were down generally on the south side of Macon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macon, GA
40 mph
Aug 24, 2006
2:26 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Bibb County 911 Center reported that a tree was blown down near one of the schools in Macon. In addition, a couple of power lines were also down. Resulting power outages affected a number of people in the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macon, GA
58 mph
Aug 22, 2005
6:50 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Macon Telegraph reported that a number of trees and power lines were brought down by thundertorm winds. About 2000 residents of the city were left without power following the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macon, GA
58 mph
Nov 24, 2004
11:00 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Walton County · 31,438 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Walton County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Grove, GA
58 mph
Jul 22, 2003
12:50 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Paulding County · 54,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Paulding county 911 center reported that a number of trees had been blown down throughout the county. The public reported that some trees were down across Poplar Springs Road in Hiram.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
7:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down were received from the public and the county 911 center of trees down in the Barrington Hall subdivision of Macon and five miles northwest of Macon. A lone tree was reported down west of Lizella near the Crawford county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2000
6:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a tree down on a car on Finneydale Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macon, GA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 1999
5:29 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Macon 911 reported trees down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macon, 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 31201

3 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 - 85MPH. THE TORNADO BLEW THREE TRANSFORMERS. THE TORNADOW ALSO BLEW OUT NUMEROUS WINDOWS IN TOWN... ALONG WITH BENDING A FLAG POLE AT THE MEDICAL CENTER. THE TORNADO ALSO DOWNED SEVERAL TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Macon, GA
F1 category
Apr 13, 1979
11:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Jan 31, 1958
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31201
Bibb County · 46,378 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 · ZIP Code

ZIP 31201 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,862
Households3,745
Housing units4,916
Income
Median household income$22,936
$100k+ households11.2%
$150k+ households3.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,664
Attached single-family50
Small multifamily1,208
Large multifamily1,928
Mobile homes66
Housing mix
Single-family share33.9%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share63.8%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied808
Renter-occupied2,937
Vacant units1,171
Home value & age
Median home value$151,400
Owner homes $300k+31.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.2%
Owner homes $750k+4.0%
Median year built1938
Older-home share67.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,739
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31201 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 55 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31201, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 27, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31201?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31201 is 1.75″. It was reported near Macon, GA on June 16, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31201 — 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 31201 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31201 — 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 31201 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31201 — 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 31201 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31201 — 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 31201, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31201, 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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