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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31501

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31501 from February 28, 1966 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31501 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31501

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS QUARTER INCH HAIL ON A PORCH SWING IN WAYCROSS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waycross, GA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2006
10:50 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waycross, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
10:39 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by NWS employee working on equipment in Waycross.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waycross, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2000
4:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waycross, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2000
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waycross, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 1998
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waycross, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 1985
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 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 31501

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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down onto homes in the City of Waycross. No injuries. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pine tree fell across City Blvd between Seminole Trail and Baltimore Circle. Radar estimated time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Sunnyside, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos via social media of damage to several sheds at a local business in Waycross... including more than one flipped on its side. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ware County 911/Dispatch reports a trees downed on Camellia Drive in the vicinity of Waycross. Time of damage based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Sunnyside, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM shared photos of damage to a store in Waycross... including part of a roof blown off. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sunnyside, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
3:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED A TREE SPLIT IN HALF VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AT THE INTERSECTION OF DOROTHY STREET AND WARE STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2016
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON DEAN DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTED AND CONFIRMED WITH WARE COUNTY SHERRIFS OFFICE THAT TWO TREES WERE DOWN AND A TRANSFORMER WAS BLOWN IN WAYCROSS
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Waycross, GA
52 mph
May 19, 2015
3:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a vehicle. The cost of damage was unknown but was estimated for the event to be included in Storm Data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Waycross, GA
58 mph
Dec 24, 2014
12:49 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Wister Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 ENE Waycross, GA
58 mph
Jul 29, 2012
5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down along Brunel Street in south Waycross.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 SSW Waycross, GA
58 mph
Jul 29, 2012
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Highway 1 in the Waycross city limits. The time of damage was based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Emerson Park, GA
58 mph
May 17, 2012
6:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down on a church at 107 Linden Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Waycross, GA
58 mph
Mar 3, 2012
2:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down onto power lines near Sunnyside. The time was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNE Waycross, 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 31501

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 7, 2025
11:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Around 7:03 PM EDT... an EF0 tornado touched down in Waycross... GA beginning near Magnolia St and Clifton Grove St. As the tornado trekked northeastward... it caused large softwood trees to either snap near the base of their trunk or snap large branches that ultimately fell on homes. The fallen tree branches damaged roofs... gutters and/or siding to homes along Holly St... Euclid Ave... and Camellia Dr. Multiple large hardwood trees were uprooted and some damaged nearby fences along Laurel St... Shadow Lawn... Baltimore Ave... and Jasmine Cir. Damaging winds caused the partial loss of shingles to homes along Camellia Dr and Jasmine Cir. The tornado dissipated just north of Jasmine Cir near Caney branch stream around 7:08 PM EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Waycross, GA
F0 category
Sep 25, 1991
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 1, 1989
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Feb 28, 1966
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31501
Ware County · 10,051 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 31501 area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,034
Households5,325
Housing units6,867
Income
Median household income$37,203
$100k+ households20.1%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,547
Attached single-family95
Small multifamily1,509
Large multifamily328
Mobile homes373
Housing mix
Single-family share66.2%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share26.8%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,658
Renter-occupied2,667
Vacant units1,542
Home value & age
Median home value$100,000
Owner homes $300k+8.5%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1971
Older-home share67.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,154
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31501 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 64 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31501, 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 31501?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31501 is 1.00″. It was reported near Waycross, GA on April 23, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31501 — 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 31501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31501 — 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 31501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31501 — 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 31501 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31501 — 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 31501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31501, 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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