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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31631

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31631 from June 13, 1974 through April 10, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31631 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 10, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31631

9 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 21, 2010
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Stephen Foster State Park reported that golf ball size hail lasted for 5 minutes and covered the ground. Two large trees were uprooted and other damage was done to Cypress trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 W Paxton, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
8:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NE Fargo, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2008
12:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Ware County · 10,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported near the Jack Island section of Stephen Foster State Park. additionally a tree was also blown down across the park office entrance road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15.25 S Hopkins, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2007
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny size hail in an isolated area of Highway 177, about 8 miles Northeast of Fargo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Fargo, GA
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2007
7:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny size about 1 mile north of Fargo while traveling south on Highway 441.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Fargo, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2006
9:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fargo, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Fargo, GA
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1997
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Echols County · 701 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tarver, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1974
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 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 31631

37 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 10, 2021
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Echols County · 701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON US-441 NORTH BOUND... BLOCKING THE ROAD... NEAR MILE MARKER 4. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Fargo, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
3:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FORMER METEOROLOGIST IN CHARGE AT WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE MELBOURNE... FL REPORTED LARGE PINE TREES DOWNED IN STEPHEN FOSTER STATE PARK. TIME OF DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Stephen Foster Stat, GA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2016
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LIENS AND TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG ALFRED GRIFFIS ROAD AND MLK DRIVE IN FARGO.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Fargo, GA
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2016
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CLINCH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS THAT THE TIN ROOF ON A LOCAL RESTAURANT IN FARGO WAS PEELED OFF. NO SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING OCCURRED. TIME OF DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fargo, GA
52 mph
Aug 27, 2015
6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and some structures were damaged due to thunderstorm winds from Fargo along Sarah Touchton Road toward the Forrest Ave/Highway 94 area and Park Ave. There were no injuries. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 WNW Evermay, GA
58 mph
Jul 4, 2015
4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near Church Street and Highway 94. A power outage was reported in Fargo. The time was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Fargo, GA
58 mph
Jun 3, 2015
8:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Echols County · 701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tarver, GA
58 mph
Mar 16, 2014
2:53 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Echols County · 701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Echols county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.31 SSE Pineland, GA
58 mph
Feb 21, 2014
10:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in the Okefenokee State Park. A tour boat that was out in the swamp had to be brought into port.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15.56 W Paxton, GA
58 mph
Jan 30, 2013
9:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Stephen Foster State Park. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16.08 W Paxton, GA
58 mph
Sep 18, 2012
9:40 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Stephen Foster State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15.56 W Paxton, GA
58 mph
Aug 15, 2012
2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near the cabins in Stephen Foster State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15.56 W Paxton, GA
52 mph
Jun 12, 2012
12:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were damaged in a strong storm. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15.56 W Paxton, GA
58 mph
May 14, 2011
10:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An awning was tipped over at a gas station and a railroad track gate was snapped in Fargo. Large tree limbs were also down across Fargo.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 NE Fargo, GA
58 mph
Jul 14, 2010
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31631
Clinch County · 2,016 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down about a mile southeast of Fargo near the intersection of Highway 441 and Highway 94. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SE Fargo, 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 31631

1 reports
F0 category
Nov 6, 2002
5:00 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31631
Echols County · 701 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees blown down along highway 94 between Needmore and Fargo. Discontinuous 200 Yard wide debris field reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Needmore, 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 31631 area census snapshot

People & households
Population592
Households317
Housing units427
Income
Median household income$70,671
$100k+ households22.1%
$150k+ households3.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached305
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes122
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share28.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied241
Renter-occupied76
Vacant units110
Home value & age
Median home value$82,100
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share71.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars294
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31631 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 37 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31631, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 10, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31631?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31631 is 1.75″. It was reported near Paxton, GA on May 21, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31631 — 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 31631 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31631 — 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 31631 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31631 — 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 31631 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31631 — 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 31631, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31631, 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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