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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31316

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31316 from April 22, 1967 through August 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
111
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31316 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31316

41 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 26, 2025
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report indicated at least golfball sized hail on the SE side of Ludowici... GA. Time estimated using radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Ludowici, GA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN LUDOWICI. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludowici, GA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludowici, GA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A REPORT OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 196 AND COUNTY LINE ROAD RELAYED BY SEGAR. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Gum Branch, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2020
8:24 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED IN LUDOWICI.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludowici, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2016
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON MCDONALD STREET IN DOWNTOWN LUDOWICI. ALSO TORRENTIAL RAINFALL AND GUSTY WIND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludowici, GA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2014
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 SSE Donald, GA
0.88″ hail
May 19, 2013
4:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reports nickel size hail on Robertson Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WNW Bayview, GA
0.88″ hail
May 19, 2013
4:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ludowici Police Department reported nickel size hail in downtown Ludowici.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WNW Bayview, GA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2013
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reports hail up to the size of quarters on Flowers Road near highway 196.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.18 NE Donald, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2012
1:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 NW Aimar, GA
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2012
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell on State Road 57 about one mile south of the Tibet Baptist Church.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.17 SE Bayview, GA
1.25″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Liberty County · 15,184 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A fire department reported quarter to half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.79 WSW Walthourville, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2010
7:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.45 WNW Donald, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
4:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Long county official reported nickel size hail in Donald, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Donald, 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 31316

111 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on W Academy Street at Gill Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down along S Macon Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Long County Warning Point reported a tree down at Highway 57 and Poole Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2025
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported several trees down east southeast of Ludowici along Old Macon Darien Road... Hill Street... Prince Road and Stafford Dairy Road. A few trees fell on homes. Minor damage also reported to a few homes due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2025
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reports a tree down along Ceasar Avenue. Time estimated by radar. At the same time... the power was out at Darwelong Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Long County Dispatch reported two trees down in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
6:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Long County Dispatch reported two trees down in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down on Lanier Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2022
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LONG COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON A HOME ON WHIT FRASIER RD. TIME OF EVENT WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Walthourville, GA
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2021
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LONG/MCINTOSH WARNING POINT REPORTED TREES DOWN IN THE AREA OF HILTON JUNCTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2021
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON ARNALL DRIVE IN LUDOWICI.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF WAS DISPLACED FROM LARGE SHED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Donald, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2021
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF WAS DISPLACED FROM LARGE SHED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ludowici, GA
UNK mph
May 29, 2020
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON SMILEY CROSSROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Gum Branch, GA
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2020
8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS A TREE BLOCKING PART OF HWY 196.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Gum Branch, 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 31316

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 18, 2020
11:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM DAMAGE SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO JUST EAST OF LUDOWICI. THIS BRIEF TORNADO DAMAGED A MOBILE HOME AND TREES AROUND STAFFORD DAIRY ROAD. PLEASE SEE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT (PNS) FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Ludowici, GA
UNK category
May 24, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MEMBER OF PUBLIC CALLED 911 TO REPORT A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN THAT QUICKLY LIFTED BACK. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON TIME OF THE CALL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Ludowici, GA
EF0 category
Oct 27, 2009
4:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Long county emergency manager reported shingle damage to two homes about 55 yards apart from each other along with trees and power lines down near the intersection of Flowers Road and Highway 196. Shingle damage was found on the northeast side of both home structures, thus indicating a tornadic circulation. A report of a tornado along with shingle and tree damage led to a confirmed EF0 tornado with estimated wind speeds of 75 to 85 miles per hour. The path of the tornado was brief with an estimate of a couple hundred feet in length. Monetary damage was estimated at $15,000. No deaths or injuries were associated with the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.43 NNE Donald, GA
F2 category
Apr 9, 1998
5:35 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31316
Long County · 3,949 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in the Rye Patch Community where 3 people died (all were in mobile homes).Ten mobile homes were destroyed and two others were damaged along with a roof blown off a block house. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off above the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ENE Donald, GA
F2 category
Apr 18, 1969
12:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31316
Liberty County · 15,184 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 31316 area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,421
Households4,477
Housing units4,842
Income
Median household income$68,006
$100k+ households40.7%
$150k+ households13.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,140
Attached single-family18
Small multifamily309
Large multifamily10
Mobile homes1,352
Housing mix
Single-family share64.9%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share6.6%
Mobile-home share27.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,165
Renter-occupied1,312
Vacant units365
Home value & age
Median home value$206,500
Owner homes $300k+16.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built2002
Older-home share17.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,160
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31316 have on record?

Our records show 41 hail, 111 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31316, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31316?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31316 is 1.75″. It was reported near Ludowici, GA on May 26, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31316 — 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 31316 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31316 — 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 31316 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31316 — 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 31316 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31316 — 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 31316, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31316, 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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