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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31503

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31503 from May 29, 1957 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
90
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31503 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31503

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2023
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Home on Telmore Dixie Union Road experienced hail the size of quarters and also a childs playhouse blew across the yard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Dixie Union, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
6:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED A REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL OBSERVED IN WAYCROSS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waycross, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
6:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL OBSERVED IN DIXIE UNION.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dixie Union, GA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2015
3:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Waycross, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2014
6:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The spotter reported penny size hail and wind gusts estimated between 45-50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Waycross, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Swamp Perimeter Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Braganza, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2009
4:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported golfball size hail in Dixie Union.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Dixie Union, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2009
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny size hail at the intersection of U.S. Highway 1 and State Road 82. The spotter also estimated 60 mile per hour wind gusts that peeled paper off of billboards as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Waycross, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 2008
3:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed near Central Avenue and City Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Waycross, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2008
11:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Dixie Union between 1215 am EDT and 1220 am EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Dixie Union, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2008
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Sandy Bottom.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Waltertown, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 5, 2007
5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail reported in Dixie Union.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Dixie Union, GA
1.50″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Waycross, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waresboro, GA
1.25″ hail
Apr 8, 2004
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Waycross, 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 31503

90 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down across Waresboro. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waresboro, GA
42 mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UGA42 Waycross measured a gust of 42 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Waresboro, GA
40 mph
Jul 25, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KAYS Waycross Ware County reported a gust to 40 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Deenwood, GA
40 mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UGA42 Waycross measured a peak wind gust of 40 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Waresboro, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shared photo of tree branch down along road in Waycross GA. Time based off nearby weather station wind gust observation of 44 mph at AWOS station KAYS Waycross Ware Co.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Snapped Power supply pole by the cross section of Stanton Ave and Woodrow Ave Due to strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Deenwood, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: downed trees all throughout the area of Waresboro due to strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waresboro, GA
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2023
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 DISPATCH REPORTS POWER LINES DOWN ON SWAMP ROAD IN SOUTHERN WARE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Needham, GA
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2023
5:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN DIXIE UNION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixie Union, GA
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREE AND POWER LINE DOWN ACROSS NEAL PENLAND RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Dixie Union, GA
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TWO TREES FELL IN DIXIE UNION... ONE FELL ON THE ROOF OF A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dixie Union, GA
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2020
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR WAYCROSS... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Sep 16, 2020
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WARE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER CALLED IN A REPORT OF MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A CHURCH LOCATED AT 2353 CARSWELL AVE NEAR WAYCROSS. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SNAPPED LARGE TREE COLLAPSES ON A MOBILE HOME CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF AND WALLS. LOCATED ALONG SWAMP ROAD. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Waycross, GA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
6:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN WAHOMA BETWEEN 11TH AND 15TH STREET. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahoma, 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 31503

13 reports
UNK category
Sep 16, 2020
11:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO SUBMITTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWED A TORNADO TOUCHING DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUGUSTA AVE AND SOUTH GEORGIA PARKWAY NEAR WAYCROSS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Waycross, GA
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
6:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 MILES SOUTH OF WAYCROSS. A TORNADO CAUSED EF-0 DAMAGE WHEN A LARGE TREE SNAPPED AND COLLAPSED ON A MOBILE HOME CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ROOF AND WALLS. LOCATED ALONG SWAMP ROAD. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Waycross, GA
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
6:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CONFIRMED ALONG CLOUGH BAY RD N. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Waresboro, GA
UNK category
Feb 7, 2020
3:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVERY CONCLUDED THAT A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF WAYCROSS... GA NEAR THE CSX TRANSPORTATION CROSSROADS. THE DAMAGE PATH WAS 0.18 MILES LONG AND 50 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Waycross, GA
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2011
8:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado damage was observed at 5000 Hunt Trail. A roof was taken off of a gazebo and a porch and carports were damaged. At peak intensity of near 100 mph, the tornado lifted a shed 25 yards and moved a mobile home 1 foot off of its foundation. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.74 WNW (Ays)Ware Co Arpt Wa, GA
EF0 category
Sep 21, 2007
3:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximately 1500 ft damage path extending from the south-southeast to the north-northwest and ending near Lovett Road and Landrum Lane. Twelve structures had slight to moderate damage to roofs and skirting. Most structures were mobile homes and outbuildings. A few trees and power lines were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 ENE Waresboro, GA
F0 category
Jan 5, 2007
5:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 17:10 A pump house was destroyed.|At 17:15 One block off of highway 1 in Dixie Union along Otter Road multiple mobile homes had their siding stripped. Trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Dixie Union, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:30 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Brantley County · 3,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in Laura Walker State Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Schlatterville, GA
F1 category
Feb 10, 1986
10:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
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
Feb 10, 1986
10:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Feb 25, 1970
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
Nov 18, 1968
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
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
Mar 12, 1968
3:44 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31503
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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ZIP 31503 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,173
Households7,633
Housing units9,009
Income
Median household income$55,042
$100k+ households29.7%
$150k+ households7.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,266
Attached single-family47
Small multifamily474
Large multifamily175
Mobile homes2,998
Housing mix
Single-family share58.5%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share7.2%
Mobile-home share33.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,171
Renter-occupied2,462
Vacant units1,376
Home value & age
Median home value$108,100
Owner homes $300k+7.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,066
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31503 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 90 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31503, 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 31503?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31503 is 2.75″. It was reported near Waycross, GA on April 30, 1971.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31503 — 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 31503 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31503 — 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 31503 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31503 — 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 31503 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31503 — 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 31503, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31503, 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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