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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31326

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31326 from May 12, 1974 through July 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31326 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31326

33 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 26, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported ping pong ball size hail near Highway 21 at Old Augusta Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Meinhard, GA
2.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE YMCA IN RINCON GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Rincon, GA
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2019
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED HALF-DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Stillwell, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2018
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON HODGEVILLE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Meinhard, GA
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2014
5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Exley, GA
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2012
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime to nickel sized hail in Rincon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Rincon, GA
1.75″ hail
Sep 25, 2011
1:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported golf ball size hail in Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Rincon, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
5:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail lasting 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Stillwell, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
5:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Rincon, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported half dollar size hail in Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rincon, GA
2.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball to baseball size hail and small tree limbs down, 2 miles north of Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Rincon, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported dime to quarter size hail in Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Rincon, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail in Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Rincon, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported golf ball size hail, 1 mile east of Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Rincon, GA
2.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
2:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A CoCoRaHS observer reported golf ball to hen egg size hail, 1 mile south-southeast of Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Rincon, 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 31326

73 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree fell into power lines and caused the power lines to break away from the power pole. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ebenezer, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree 10 inches in diameter fell into Old Augusta Road and blocked all lanes. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree fell into powerlines behind a residence... causing arcing and a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported power poles broken and power lines in roadway on Long Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Stillwell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree fell into powerlines behind a residence... causing arcing and a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 trees reported down on Ebenezer Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Ebenezer, GA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Line down at intersection of Hodgeville Road and Triumph Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Meinhard, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Mill Pond Road and Ebeneezer Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Stillwell, GA
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Effingham County 911 Call Center reported trees down on power lines near the intersection of Blue Jay Road and Oaklawn Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down with roof damage at the 100 block of Henry Ct. Extent of damage is unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Stillwell, GA
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG LEXINGTON AVE IN RINCON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2021
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RESIDENCE ON HAMPTON COURT IN PADDLEFORD PLANTATION HAD SOME ROOF SHINGLES BLOWN OFF AND DAMAGE TO TWO PEAR TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2021
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL THROUGH A WINDOW OF A HOME ON EXLEY LOOP. ON DOGWOOD DRIVE... A TREE FELL ON A CARPORT CRUSHING A CAR... AND ANOTHER TREE FELL ON A HOME. DAMAGE WAS ALSO DONE TO A CANOPY ON OAK STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2020
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A TREE DOWN ALONG WIREGRASS TRAIL AND FELLWOOD DRIVE. ANOTHER TREE WAS DOWN ALONG ZITTROURE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2020
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A TREE DOWN ALONG EAST 4TH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Rincon, 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 31326

2 reports
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
8:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31326
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 3.5 miles northeast of Rincon, Georgia and just northwest of the Georgia Power McIntosh Plant around 944 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately a half a mile before lifting at 945 PM EDT. This Tornado destroyed a water cooling tower, damaged another water cooling tower and several buildings, toppled two high voltage transmission towers, knocked down or uprooted several dozen trees, tossed tractor trailer cargo containers with equipment inside up to 100 yards. In addition, at the time of the survey one of the tractor trailer containers could not be found. A steel hoist roof assembly weighing a couple thousand pounds used to load and unload heavy items was tossed 100 feet. This tornado was up to 100 yards wide and had maximum sustained winds estimated between 120 and 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.71 NE Rincon, GA
F1 category
May 12, 1974
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31326
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 31326 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,882
Households8,898
Housing units9,465
Income
Median household income$82,196
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,410
Attached single-family217
Small multifamily621
Large multifamily735
Mobile homes472
Housing mix
Single-family share78.3%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,550
Renter-occupied2,348
Vacant units567
Home value & age
Median home value$244,300
Owner homes $300k+34.6%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built2000
Older-home share15.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,638
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31326 have on record?

Our records show 33 hail, 73 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31326, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31326?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31326 is 2.75″. It was reported near Rincon, GA on March 27, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31326 — 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 31326 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31326 — 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 31326 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31326 — 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 31326 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31326 — 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 31326, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31326, 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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