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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31406

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31406 from November 9, 1973 through August 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31406 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31406

14 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported golf ball size hail, 2 miles west of Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE Parkersburg, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported that dime to nickel size fell for between 1 and 2 minutes in Sandfly, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Sandfly, GA
0.88″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law Enforcement reported nickel size hail, 3 miles south of Savannah, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Savannah State Colle, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2009
12:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail in Windsor Forest, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Vernonburg, GA
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2009
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media reported golf ball size hail in Isle of Hope, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Sandfly, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An employee with the Fire Department on Shipyard Road reported nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Burnside, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Burnside, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Burnside, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
1:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported penny size hail in Burnside, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Burnside, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
1:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported by the public 3 miles south of Thunderbolt, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Isle Of Hope, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2007
3:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter inch hail was reported in Windsor Forest. The hail reportedly fell for 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Vernonburg, GA
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2005
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Savannah, GA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 1998
1:01 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilshire, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1991
9:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 1986
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 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 31406

70 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 24, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported a tree on a powerline on the 400 block of Valentine Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene White Bluff, GA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree fallen on home on Garfield Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandfly, GA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of downed tree in the road in the 9600 block of Lehigh Ave
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Vernonburg, GA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department responded to multiple trees down near the intersection Lehigh Avenue and Full Moon Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Vernonburg, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down on powerlines on Windfield Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sandfly, GA
UNK mph
May 30, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on 1500 block on Rosewood Drive. Damage likely caused by outflow winds. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Sandfly, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported trees blocking half the roadway at the block of 7600 Central Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: Isle Of Hope, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree blocking roadway at the 7900 block of Abercorn Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N White Bluff, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reports a tree down at Waite Drive near the intersection of Government Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Isle Of Hope, GA
UNK mph
May 10, 2025
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chatham County emergency management reported several trees and large limbs down on Burnside Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Skidaway Island, GA
UNK mph
May 10, 2025
2:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chatham County Emergency Management reported several trees and large limbs down on Burnside Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Skidaway Island, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in 1300 block of Whitfield Park Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Vernonburg, GA
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Wind Mill Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: Windsor Forest, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on dump truck near the intersection of Truman Pkwy and Derenne Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Savannah, GA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2023
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Chatham County Police Department and Chatham County Emergency Management Agency reported one fatality due to a tree falling on a vehicle in the 5600 block of Laroche Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sandfly, 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 31406

3 reports
UNK category
May 4, 2019
8:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** CHATHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A ROOF COLLAPSE WITH ONE MINOR INJURY AT THE SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB ON WHITEMARSH ISLAND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Thunderbolt, GA
EF1 category
Jun 19, 2008
2:37 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31406
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service Office in Charleston, South Carolina completed a damage survey in Chatham county Georgia and determined that an EF-1 Tornado occurred. The Tornado developed around 3:37 pm just north of the intersection of Montgomery Cross Road and the Harry Truman Parkway and traveled south-southwest just west of the Harry Truman Parkway for aproximately 3/4 of a mile before lifting. The maximum width of the Tornado was about 100 yards, and maximum sustained winds were estimated at 90 to 100 mph. This Tornado damaged a fire station and uprooted and snapped off numerous trees. ||The vast majority of the damage was caused by at least 5 strong downbursts. In general, fairly widespread damage occurred from the Bacon Park Golf Course starting around 3:32 pm and ended near the intersection of Ferguson Avenue and Route 204 around 3:45 pm. South and southeast of this intersection and north of the Bacon Park Golf Course damage was much more sporadic. In this concentrated damage area, damage was up to 2.5 miles wide. Downburst winds knocked the steeple off a church and knocked down or snapped off thousands of trees. Tree limbs and large branches damaged 40 to 50 homes, with about a dozen of the homes sustaining major damage. Trees or large limbs fell on and destroyed about a dozen vehicles. The winds knocked down power poles and power lines, resulting in thousands of people without power. In addition, shingle and siding damage was also observed on the some of the homes. ||One of the areas of most significant damage occurred in the Lake View Subdivision just west of Ferguson Avenue. In this area downburst winds snapped off or uprooted numerous trees. Trees or large branches fell on at least a dozen homes, several homes sustained shingle or minor roof damage. One of the homes was deemed uninhabitable after a tree fell through it. Wind speeds in this area were estimated to be 80 to 90 mph.||Another area of significant damage occurred at a Gun Club between Ferguson Avenue and Harry Truman Parkway. In this area, strong winds destroyed a building and tossed an outbuilding about 30 yards. In addition, numerous large trees were snapped off or uprooted, with one tree landing on and damaging another building. Wind speeds in this area were estimated to be 90 to 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Sandfly, GA
F2 category
Nov 9, 1973
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31406
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 31406 area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,649
Households14,163
Housing units15,424
Income
Median household income$66,084
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,495
Attached single-family594
Small multifamily2,387
Large multifamily1,587
Mobile homes361
Housing mix
Single-family share68.0%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share25.8%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,267
Renter-occupied5,896
Vacant units1,261
Home value & age
Median home value$260,800
Owner homes $300k+42.9%
Owner homes $500k+20.9%
Owner homes $750k+10.0%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,284
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31406 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 70 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31406, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31406?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31406 is 1.75″. It was reported near Parkersburg, GA on March 27, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31406 — 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 31406 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31406 — 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 31406 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31406 — 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 31406 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31406 — 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 31406, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31406, 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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