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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31302

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31302 from May 29, 1973 through July 25, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31302 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 25, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31302

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2017
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWITTER REPORT OF HAIL SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTER SIZE IN THE STONEGATE SUBDIVISION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Meldrim, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
9:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bloomingdale, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2011
10:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bloomingdale, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2011
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Faulkville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2009
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Bloomingdale, Georgia Fire Department reported quarter size hail at the fire station.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bloomingdale, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2009
3:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Chatham county Emergency Management relayed a report received from local fire fighters of dime to golf ball size hail. Numerous tree limbs and branches were also reported down. A few power lines were also reported down on Ash Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bloomingdale, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2008
2:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported penny to nickel size hail 3 miles west of Pooler, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Bloomingdale, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomingdale, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Eden, GA
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2005
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel hail at Bloomingdale and Pooler.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomingdale, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2001
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Rincon, GA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
10:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Meldrim, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 1982
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 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 31302

52 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 25, 2024
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported 1 tree down and 1 power pole down at Highway 17 and US Highway 80 in Bloomingdale... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Bloomingdale, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2022
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF WAS LIFTED AND FLIPPED OFF A MOBILE HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meldrim, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2022
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES AND A LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS NOEL C CONAWAY ROAD... LIKELY DUE TO THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Eden, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2022
5:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EFFINGHAM COUNTY 911 CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 80 AND PINE ST. TIME OF EVENT WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomingdale, GA
UNK mph
Jan 27, 2021
2:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE AND POWERLINES WERE REPORTED DOWN AT HWY 17 AND ROEBLING ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Eden, GA
UNK mph
Jan 27, 2021
2:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EFFINGHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN BETWEEN EDEN AND MELDRIM. TIME OF EVENT WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Eden, GA
UNK mph
Jan 27, 2021
2:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE AND POWERLINES WERE REPORTED DOWN NEAR I-16 AND OLD RIVER ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Meldrim, GA
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2020
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY ON LYNN ST NEAR W MAIN ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Bloomingdale, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2020
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ALONG ADAMS ROAD IN BLOOMINGTON... GEORGIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomingdale, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
4:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A TRAMPOLINE FLIPPED OVER AND A TREE SNAPPED ON ADAMS RD. HE ALSO REPORTED TWISTED POWER POLES AND TREES DOWN AND SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Bloomingdale, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
4:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED BLOCKING I-16 EASTBOUND BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Meldrim, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
4:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORT OF TREES DOWN ON ROEBLING RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Eden, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
4:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ON ASH ST AT HWY 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomingdale, GA
UNK mph
May 13, 2017
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED REPORT OF TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CHURCH STREET AND MAIN STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomingdale, GA
UNK mph
Jan 22, 2017
11:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHATHAM COUNTY EM REPORTS A TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BLOOMINGDALE RD AND PINE BARRON RD. ANOTHER LARGE PINE TREE REPORTED DOWN ON BRAMPTON RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Bloomingdale, 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 31302

4 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2016
8:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH AN EF1 TORNADO NORTHWEST OF BLOOMINGDALE GA. MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED 90-95 MPH. PATH LENGTH 1 MILE WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 100 YARDS. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR POP SHEAROUSE ROAD AND LIFTED NEAR JIMMY DELOACH PARKWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Bloomingdale, GA
F1 category
Apr 8, 1980
5:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31302
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 8, 1980
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 29, 1973
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31302
Chatham County · 83,530 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 31302 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,883
Households3,028
Housing units3,299
Income
Median household income$67,256
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,031
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily109
Large multifamily22
Mobile homes1,114
Housing mix
Single-family share61.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.0%
Mobile-home share33.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,116
Renter-occupied912
Vacant units271
Home value & age
Median home value$199,000
Owner homes $300k+24.9%
Owner homes $500k+7.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1988
Older-home share34.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,940
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31302 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 52 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31302, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 25, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31302?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31302 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Bloomingdale, GA on March 1, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31302 — 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 31302 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31302 — 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 31302 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31302 — 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 31302 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31302 — 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 31302, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31302, 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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