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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31312

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31312 from February 1, 1976 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31312 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
153
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31312 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31312

34 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at Guyton Rd and Courthouse Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Guyton, GA
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCAL BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED A PICTURE OF A HAIL STONE A LITTLE SMALLER THAN A GOLF BALL WHICH OCCURRED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HW-30 AND MIDLAND ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bloomingdale, GA
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTING QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL OFF SHEAROUSE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Bloomingdale, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2021
2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 17 AND MIDLAND RD. THERE IS ONE REPORT OF SIDING DAMAGE TO AN ADJACENT HOME. THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN. TIME WAS ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2017
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT A BUSINESS ON STATE ROUTE 17 IN PINEORA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2015
4:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golfball size hail at the intersection of Courthouse Road and Highway 17 North.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Marlow, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
6:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Shawnee Fire Department reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Tusculum, GA
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2013
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported ten minutes of dime to nickel size hail in Guyton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Guyton, GA
1.25″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
2:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of marble to half dollar sized hail in Pineora relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Marlow, GA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel sized hail and gusty winds along Little McCall Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 E Guyton, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 1, 2011
5:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported nickel size hail in Springfield, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Guyton, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
5:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Guyton, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A fire department measured nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.19 N Faulkville, 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 31312

153 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported power lines down along the 400 block of Creekwood Dr. Likely due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Eden, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along Hwy 17 near Shearwood Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Egypt, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Effingham Fire Rescue reported a tree down across Highway 17 near Egypt Ardmore Road. Tree was blocking both lanes. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Egypt, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree fell into power lines. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported power lines down in roadway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Pineora, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down across the road near 1980 Low Ground Road. Power outages were reported in the area. Time determined from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Marlow, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree fell onto powerlines causing power outage and fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree in roadway blocking all directions of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: Guyton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a car collided with a tree in the roadway at Hwy 17 N and Griffin Lake Road. No injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Egypt, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree in roadway blocking all lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Springfield, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree fell onto powerlines causing power outage and fire at intersection of Little McCall and Hwy 119 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Guyton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree fell into intersection of Blue Jay Road and Midland Road. All lanes blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Marlow, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Effingham EM reported several small to medium trees snapped off at varying heights and a small outbuilding destroyed at a farm on Boaen Rd. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Springfield, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree fell onto powerlines causing power outage and fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Effingham County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines down across an area generally between Guyton... GA and the Chatham County line. Some roads were blocked by downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Meinhard, 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 31312

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 14, 2023
11:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey team found that a tornado touchdown just northwest of Guyton... GA and travelled southeast across the northern portions of the town before lifting near the intersection of Little McCall Road and Courthouse Road. The tornado is rated EF-1 with max winds of 90 mph. The preliminary track length is 7.09 miles. Path width is 280 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Guyton, GA
UNK category
Sep 18, 2020
6:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO IN SOUTHERN EFFINGHAM COUNTY WEST OF BLANDFORD... GA. MAX WINDS ESTIMATED NEAR 100 MPH WITH A TRACK OF 2.65 MILES AND MAX WINDTH OF 150 YARDS. 18 HOMES RECEIVED MOSTLY MINOR DAMAGE... BUT TREE DAMAGE WAS SIGNIFICANT. THE MOST CONCENTRATED DAMAGE OCCURRED IN THE CYPRESS COVE COMMUNITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Rincon, GA
UNK category
Feb 10, 2017
9:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT THE ONGOING TORNADO DAMAGED ADDITIONAL SMALL TREES BEFORE LIFTING JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 17 NEAR PINEORA. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 12 MINUTES ALONG A PATH 10.6 MILES LONG AND UP TO 300 YARDS WIDE...PRODUCING MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS OF 130 MPH AND ATTAINING AN EF-2 RATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Pineora, GA
UNK category
Feb 10, 2017
9:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT A TORNADO CROSSED THE OGEECHEE RIVER FROM BULLOCH COUNTY INTO EFFINGHAM COUNTY. THE TORNADO PRODUCED MAINLY EF-1 DAMAGE IN THIS AREA AS FALLING TREES PRODUCED MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A FEW HOMES AND CARPORTS JUST SOUTH OF ROUTE 119 NEAR ELKINS CEMETERY ROAD. HUNDREDS OF OAK TREE AND PINES WERE SNAPPED IN THIS AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Pineora, GA
UNK category
Feb 9, 2017
9:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC WITNESSED A TORNADO ALONG FLOYD AVENUE. THE TORNADO DESTROYED A PUMPHOUSE AND DAMAGED CARPORTS. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Pineora, GA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2006
3:37 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey confirms F0 tornado touchdown 3 miles south of Springfield. Tornado path was near 0.5 miles long with a width of 50 yards. Track was near the intersection of Little McCall Road and Courthouse Road. Tree damage was observed with minor roof damage and damage to a carport. Winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Springfield, GA
F1 category
Feb 1, 1976
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31312
Effingham County · 18,797 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 31312 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,286
Households8,196
Housing units8,803
Income
Median household income$98,367
$100k+ households54.0%
$150k+ households18.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,033
Attached single-family53
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1,708
Housing mix
Single-family share79.9%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share19.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,147
Renter-occupied1,049
Vacant units607
Home value & age
Median home value$264,700
Owner homes $300k+39.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built2004
Older-home share16.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,092
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31312 have on record?

Our records show 34 hail, 153 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31312, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31312?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31312 is 1.75″. It was reported near Pineora, GA on April 5, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31312 — 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 31312 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31312 — 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 31312 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31312 — 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 31312 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31312 — 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 31312, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31312, 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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