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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31601

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31601 from May 30, 1957 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
210
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31601 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31601

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
6:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT KVLD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valdosta Regional Airpo, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN VALDOSTA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valdosta, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 24, 2013
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N I-75 At Exit 11, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
3:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.06 NW Clyattville, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2009
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported near downtown Valdosta.
NWS Hail Report Location: .35 WNW Valdosta, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
6:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just north of the Valdosta Regional Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 NNW (Vld)Valdosta Regional Arpt, GA
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2008
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported near US Highway 84.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kinderlou, GA
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2008
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported two miles west of Interstate 75 on US Highway 84.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 ENE Kinderlou, GA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2008
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported near the Valdosta Mall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Valdosta, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2006
7:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of penny size hail received by the Valdosta Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valdosta, GA
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
8:08 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clyattville, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
7:57 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by an NWS employee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Valdosta, GA
1.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
7:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clyattville, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2005
5:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported by the Lowndes County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Valdosta, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by the Valdosta EMS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Valdosta, 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 31601

210 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in Southern Lowndes County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw I-75 At Exit 11, GA
41 mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KVLD Valdosta Regiona.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Valdosta Regional A, GA
43 mph
Aug 12, 2026
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station measured 43 mph wind gust in Valdosta.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Kinderlou, GA
43 mph
Aug 12, 2026
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station measured 43 mph wind gust near Redland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Kinderlou, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees and power lines down in the Valdosta area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valdosta, GA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Rocky Ford Road and Ousley Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Clyattville, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a power line near Carroll Ulmer Road and Dasher Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Dasher, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees down across Lowndes county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valdosta, GA
UNK mph
Jan 27, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was reported down at Jumping Gulley Rd and Loch Laurel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW I-75 At Exit 5, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2025
6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Ousley Road and Old Clyattville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Clyattville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2025
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and power line were down along Sustella Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Valdosta, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media showed a picture of a tree down across Old Clyattville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW I-75 At Exit 11, GA
UNK mph
May 28, 2024
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 5335 Second Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Clyattville, GA
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2024
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on homes throughout the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valdosta, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Blew shingles off a roof and blew all skirting away from home. Picked up carport metal and blew it across a yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clyattville, 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 31601

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 6, 2022
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED ALONG BARRETT COODY ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Clyattville, GA
UNK category
Apr 6, 2022
11:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROWLAND ROAD AND OUSLEY ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Nankin, GA
EF2 category
Dec 29, 2014
11:26 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first developed just north of Langdales Pond and Old Clyattville Road on the south side of the city of Valdosta. Some of the most severe damage was near the beginning of the track as the tornado impacted Langdale Forest Products along Old Clyattville Road. Several large metal buildings were severely damaged or destroyed and the damage to those buildings was assigned the EF2 rating that is the maximum for this tornado. Some vehicles parked near those buildings were tossed around 70 yards across the street. Two rail cars nearby were also tipped over. The remainder of the track consisted of EF0 or EF1 damage as the tornado moved east and eventually dissipated near south Patterson Street and Dampier Street. That damage in the remainder of the track was a mixture of damage to buildings, trees, and power lines. Monetary damage was estimated.||This was the first tornado to directly affect the city of Valdosta since an F1-rated tornado on November 1, 1997.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.26 SW Valdosta, GA
EF0 category
Dec 23, 2014
1:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fire department reported a brief tornado touchdown in a field. No structural damage occurred. There was a small but visible tornadic debris signature on KVAX dual-pol radar as well. The tornado was rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.73 SE Kinderlou, GA
F1 category
Nov 1, 1997
9:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado skipped across U.S. Highway 84 in the Rocky Ford Road/Troupville Highway area just west of Valdosta. Two rugged steel radio towers (300 and 500 feet tall) lifted off ground and destroyed two miles west of Interstate 75. Numerous trees and power poles snapped. Approximately 35 homes and businesses sustained damage in Valdosta. Several mobile homes heavily damaged. One mobile home blown 30 feet onto a vehicle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Valdosta, GA
F1 category
May 16, 1983
9:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jun 23, 1977
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jan 30, 1974
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 22, 1967
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Jul 8, 1966
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Dec 18, 1961
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31601
Lowndes County · 34,656 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 31601 area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,495
Households12,176
Housing units14,345
Income
Median household income$34,846
$100k+ households18.7%
$150k+ households5.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,882
Attached single-family226
Small multifamily2,195
Large multifamily1,374
Mobile homes1,668
Housing mix
Single-family share61.9%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share24.9%
Mobile-home share11.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,694
Renter-occupied6,482
Vacant units2,169
Home value & age
Median home value$112,600
Owner homes $300k+11.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,823
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31601 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 210 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31601, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31601?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31601 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Kinderlou, GA on May 21, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31601 — 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 31601 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31601 — 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 31601 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31601 — 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 31601 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31601 — 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 31601, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31601, 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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