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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31217

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31217 from May 21, 1955 through April 14, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31217 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31217

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
8:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail on the Bibb/Twiggs county line, just west-southwest of Dry Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.87 NNE Reids, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2008
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail in the extreme eastern part of the county near the Jones county line. In addition, one large pine tree was blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Duresville, GA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
9:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail just north of Huber. Radar supported that hail of penny to quarter-size likely fell across much of the northern part of the county from Huber to Fitzpatrick.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Huber, GA
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2008
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed golf ball-sized hail in the far southern part of Jones county near the Bibb and Twiggs county lines.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Griswoldville, GA
0.88″ hail
Feb 26, 2008
9:26 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported nickel-sized hail on Georgia Highway 49 near the Jones county line and the public reported penny-sized hail in the Cross Keys area of northeast Bibb county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cross Keys, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
5:20 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter to half dollar-sized hail southwest of Griswoldville near the Bibb/Jones county line while WMAZ Television of Macon and the Jones County Emergency Management (EMA) Director reported nickel-sized hail south of Gray. The EMA Director indicated that the hail accumulated to a depth of six inches on the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Griswoldville, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2004
6:58 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Griswoldville, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2002
5:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Jones county 911 center reported nickel to quarter size hail 10 miles south of Gray.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Griswoldville, GA
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2001
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire Station No. 10 in Macon reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Macon, GA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 1998
6:14 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported in south Bibb county near Jones Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Macon, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 1998
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of dime to quarter size hail were received. Roof damage was also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Macon, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1992
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.00″ hail
May 24, 1988
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 31217

44 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 14, 2025
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Marion Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Huber, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across northwest side of county per EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Huber, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down across Key Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Huber, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a power line on Sgoda Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Dry Branch, GA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down 2500 Block Sgoda Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Huber, GA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a few trees down on Riggins Mill Rd near the GA-87 Connector and Hwy 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cross Keys, GA
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down on Ridge Rd near the intersection with Hwy 57.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Griswoldville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerline along Marion Rd near Redbud Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Huber, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Highway 129 near Alfred Bond Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Huber, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down along Mountain Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Mountain Springs, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Huber, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports that a microburst occurred near mile marker 6 on Interstate 16. Trees down on both sides of the interstate with cars pulled off to the side.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Franklinton, GA
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON EASTVIEW AVE AND SHURLING DRIVE IN MACON GA. POWERLINES DOWN AND ROADWAY BLOCKED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Cross Keys, GA
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
11:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON RIDGE RD.... KNIGHT RD.... DONNA RD.... AND HOWARD RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Griswoldville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2021
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE DOWNED ONTO TWO HOMES ON BELL COURT IN THE COMMUNITY OF HUBER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Huber, 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 31217

4 reports
UNK category
Mar 27, 2023
12:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS OF 80 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN NORTHERN TWIGGS COUNTY. SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED... AND SIDING WAS REMOVED FROM A HOME BEFORE THE TORNADO LIFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Mountain Springs, GA
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31217
Twiggs County · 2,426 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ON US 23.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Huber, GA
EF1 category
Mar 1, 2007
6:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that an EF1 tornado touched down approximately three miles northwest of Griswoldville in southwest Jones county and tracked very close to Georgia Highway 49 lifting about two miles southwest of James. The tornado path was around four miles long with a maximum path width of 150 yards. Extensive damage was noted to commercial and residential buildings along the path of the tornado. Dozens of trees were down in the area, many falling on and causing damage to homes. A number of large hardwood and pine trees were either uprooted or snapped. Three metal warehouses sustained significant damage. In addition, nearly a dozen homes sustained minor roof damage along the path of the tornado. One small home suffered major damage to its exterior walls. Finally, a railroad crossing arm and support pole were knocked over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Griswoldville, GA
F1 category
May 21, 1955
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31217
Jones County · 8,223 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 31217 area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,923
Households6,192
Housing units7,870
Income
Median household income$43,821
$100k+ households22.6%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,176
Attached single-family278
Small multifamily871
Large multifamily30
Mobile homes1,515
Housing mix
Single-family share65.8%
Attached-home share3.5%
Multifamily share11.5%
Mobile-home share19.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,277
Renter-occupied1,915
Vacant units1,678
Home value & age
Median home value$95,700
Owner homes $300k+8.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1974
Older-home share61.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,518
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31217 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 44 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31217, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 14, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31217?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31217 is 1.75″. It was reported near Griswoldville, GA on May 10, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31217 — 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 31217 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31217 — 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 31217 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31217 — 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 31217 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31217 — 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 31217, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31217, 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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