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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31516

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31516 from July 26, 1956 through July 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31516 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31516 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31516

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL RELAYED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
2.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
6:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIDESPREAD HAIL ABOUT HEN EGG SIZE NEAR BLACKSHEAR... GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2012
7:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter size hail northeast of Blackshear.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Owen, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2010
3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny size hail on Highway 84 just outside of the Blackshear city limits.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Blackshear, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2009
2:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported penny sized hail in Blackshear.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Blackshear, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2007
7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported on County Road 202, 5 miles east of Blackshear.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.39 SSE Owen, GA
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2006
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Blackshear, GA
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
3:53 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 21, 2002
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2002
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: West side of Blackshear and in Patterson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 16, 2000
9:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Blackshear, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 1999
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
1:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
1.75″ hail
Oct 26, 1997
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31516
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N 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 31516

72 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 25, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - Two trees reported down near Hobbs Street and also near Carter Avenue. Time of damage based on radar images.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of Powerlines down on the roadway at the intersection of Bowen Rd and US-84. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
May 23, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the vicinity of Knox Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Patterson, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emer Mgr relayed report of power lines down and roof damage to building located along West Carter Ave and Gordon Street near Downtown Blackshear Georgia. Time est. based off Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of wind damage... carport blown off. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant Roof Damage Reported From Thunderstorm Winds at 330 Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline Pole down caused by Thunderstorm Winds. Corner of Nichols St. and Brantley Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of Tree down caused by Thunderstorm Winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Bristol, GA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
5:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 SW Bristol. Report of Tree down caused by Thunderstorm Winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Bristol, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area of Blackshear towards Waycross.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Steeple was knocked down at a church in western Blackshear. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Deenwood, GA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2022
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. POWERLINES DOWN DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WINDS AT OLD HOBOKEN ROAD AND CARDINAL DRIVE OFF OF STATE ROUTE 121.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2020
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN AND POWERLINES DOWN ON CASON ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF BLACKSHEAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN PIERCE COUNTY NEAR OLD ALMA RD AND WEST HORSHOE RD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Blackshear, GA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPROOTED LARGE TREE NEAR BEN JAMES CHURCH ROAD. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sunnyside, 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 31516

13 reports
UNK category
Jan 4, 2023
7:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED. DAMAGE TO SHEDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Bristol, GA
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
6:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED AN EF0 TORNADO IN PIERCE COUNTY. THE TORNADO STARTED JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 84 AND TRAVELED ALONG ST. JOHNS CHURCH ROAD AND THEN RIGGINS ROAD AND INTO THE MARSH NORTHEAST OF RIGGINS ROAD. PATH LENGTH WAS ABOUT 8.9 MILES AND THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 9 MINUTES... FROM 2:19 PM TO 2:28 PM. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF TREES DOWN... BILLBOARDS RIPPED UP... AND ROOF DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Sunnyside, GA
EF1 category
Dec 24, 2014
12:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A low-end EF1 tornado damaged 7 homes, downed power lines, and snapped trees. The tornado touched down about 8 miles north of Blackshear along Walkerville Road around 12:50 pm. Low end EF1 damage was noted along the tornado path as it crossed Georgia State Road 121/15. Including damage to 7 homes, power lines and large trees snapped. EF0 damage was noted after the tornado crossed Georgia State Road 121/15, with the tornado lifting after an approximate 5.7 mile path near Spotted Farm Road and Songbird Place, or about 14 miles north of Blackshear. The tornado width varied from 60-100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.55 SSW Bristol, GA
EF0 category
Dec 11, 2008
9:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near 1421 College Avenue destroying a vinyl storage shed. A more substantial wood shed next to it was undamaged and no significant damage to vegetation was observed in this vicinity. In this area the event was a low level EF-0 event with winds estimated near 65 mph. The system next moved over Burney Branch Lake which allowed the circulation to intensify with winds now closer to an upper end EF-0 and estimated to be near 85 mph. The tornado made landfall near 1101 Lakeview Drive where several trees were snapped. The funnel moved over several lakeside homes and their backyards in this area. A vinyl fence was blown down and a wooden child���s backyard play set was uprooted and overturned. At the northeastern edge of the lake the most substantial damage occurred when the roof of a dock was ripped off and blown onto the roof of a home at 919 Edgewood Circle. The home���s roof was destroyed opening the contents to the weather.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 SE Blackshear, GA
F0 category
Jun 21, 2004
5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Brantley County · 3,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WNW Hoboken, GA
F0 category
Jul 7, 2000
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak FO. Damages a shed and chicken-house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Blackshear, GA
F0 category
Jun 4, 2000
4:21 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Blackshear, GA
F0 category
Jan 2, 1999
4:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Seven residents with minor roof damage, church steeple damaged and a roof was blown off a silo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Blackshear, GA
F1 category
Mar 3, 1991
5:30 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Feb 10, 1986
10:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Feb 10, 1986
10:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 19, 1972
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 5, 1957
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31516
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 31516 area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,465
Households5,951
Housing units6,627
Income
Median household income$57,394
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,277
Attached single-family52
Small multifamily257
Large multifamily78
Mobile homes1,963
Housing mix
Single-family share64.5%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share5.1%
Mobile-home share29.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,679
Renter-occupied1,272
Vacant units676
Home value & age
Median home value$132,200
Owner homes $300k+10.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1990
Older-home share28.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,704
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31516 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 72 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31516, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31516?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31516 is 2.00″. It was reported near Blackshear, GA on March 20, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31516 — 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 31516 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31516 — 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 31516 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31516 — 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 31516 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31516 — 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 31516, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31516, 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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