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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31709

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31709 from August 12, 1957 through May 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31709 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31709

9 reports
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0.75″ hail
Feb 17, 2008
6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Americus, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 26, 2004
1:45 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Americus, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
DeKalb County · 184,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball-sized hail in Decatur and Tucker.
NWS Hail Report Location: Decatur, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2001
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Americus, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 1999
3:21 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Americus, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1999
8:53 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports from the public and the sheriff indicated hail from quarter size to golfball size fell in central and northeast Sumter county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Americus, GA
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
2:16 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Americus, GA
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
1:43 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Americus, GA
1.75″ hail
May 21, 1990
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 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 31709

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UNK mph
May 24, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a large tree down along Taylor Street in Americus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Americus, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a large tree down along Taylor Street in Americus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Americus, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and a power line down near intersection of Mask and Brady road SE of Americus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Huntington, GA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at intersection of US-280 and GA-49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Americus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON FORREST STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Americus, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2021
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES WERE DOWNED ON HIGHWAY 195. ONE FELL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CHAMBLISS ROAD AND THE OTHER AT CLEMENTS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Methvins, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2021
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ON HIGHWAY 280 EAST AT TOMMY SMITH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Leslie, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2021
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ONTO SOUTH LEE STREET AT MCLITTLE BRIDGE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Maddox, GA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2020
7:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MIDDLE RIVER ROAD AND LANE STORE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Methvins, GA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2020
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 49 AND COUNTRY LANE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Americus, GA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2020
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN IN AMERICUS WITH ONE TREE REPORTED DOWN ON A HOUSE IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF WESTSIDE DRIVE AND ANOTHER TREE ON A HOUSE IN THE 600 BLOCK OF WALTER WAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Americus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2019
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CLEMENTS ROAD AND POOL GIN HOUSE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Drayton, GA
UNK mph
May 11, 2019
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN IN THE ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 280 AND BRICKYARD ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Huntington, GA
UNK mph
May 11, 2019
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HARROLD AVENUE AND WEST FURLOW STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Americus, GA
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2019
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SUMTER COUNTY EMA REPORTED TREES SNAPPED NEAR A RESIDENCE OFF CHARLESTON ROAD... SOUTHEAST OF AMERICUS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Americus, 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 31709

9 reports
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
5:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LIKELY TORNADO DAMAGE NEAR PINECREST DR AND SHARON DR IN AMERICUS. MANY TREES DOWN... SEVERAL ON STRUCTURES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Americus, GA
UNK category
May 23, 2017
5:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY ON 6/14 CONFIRMS AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN LEE COUNTY 3 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHVILLE AND CROSSED INTO SUMTER COUNTY ENDING NEAR LESLIE. MANY TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED AND 2 HOMES SUSTAINED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE. MAX WINDS 90MPH..WIDTH 100YARDS...LENGTH 10.7MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Huntington, GA
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
10:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in extreme northeast Sumter county, approximately three miles east-southeast of Methvins and continued on an east-southeastward track for approximately 25 miles across extreme southern Dooly county and into extreme northwest Wilcox county before lifting approximately five miles north of Seville in Wilcox county. This was the first of three tornadoes to touch down in Sumter county the evening of April 10th. Within Sumter county, this tornado had a path length of about 2.5 miles. It was also apparent that this tornado was spawned from the same supercell thunderstorm that spawned two earlier tornadoes in Chattahoochee county. The maximum path width of this tornado was determined to be 250 yards with maximum winds estimated at 110 mph. Damage in Sumter county was mostly confined to hundreds of downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.93 E Methvins, GA
F2 category
Dec 16, 2000
9:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service disaster survey team reported that an F2 tornado first touched down at 9:30 pm EST 6 miles southeast of Americus, Georgia, on Henry Hart Road, midway between Georgia Highway 377 and U. S. Highway 280. The tornado then moved northeast at approximately 45 mph lifting 1 mile east of the Flint river at Georgia Highway 27 and Joe Stewart Road around 9:42 pm EST. The tornado cut a path up to 100 yards wide and traveled on the ground about 10 miles or 12 minutes. Although the tornado traveled through mainly rural areas, significant damage was reported. A wooden frame house was completely destroyed near the tornado's touchdown point on Henry Hart Road, while another home was damaged nearby. As the tornado continued along its northeastward path, five outbuildings were destroyed, three barns were destroyed, two cattle were killed, one large camper was overturned, one high tension power line tower was severely damaged, and a few temporary construction trailers were damaged. Finally, just before the tornado lifted, several chicken houses were destroyed on Joe Stewart Road. As a result, nearly 400 chickens were killed. In addition, numerous trees and power lines were blown down all across the county. There were no injuries or deaths reported with the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Americus, GA
F1 category
Feb 10, 1990
5:35 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 22, 1972
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Dec 16, 1970
6:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Jul 6, 1965
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 15, 1961
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31709
Sumter County · 8,122 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 31709 area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,966
Households5,913
Housing units6,846
Income
Median household income$41,400
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households4.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,011
Attached single-family54
Small multifamily1,854
Large multifamily278
Mobile homes649
Housing mix
Single-family share58.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share31.1%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,602
Renter-occupied3,311
Vacant units933
Home value & age
Median home value$130,600
Owner homes $300k+9.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1976
Older-home share55.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,408
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31709 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 60 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31709, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31709?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31709 is 1.75″. It was reported near Decatur, GA on April 25, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31709 — 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 31709 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31709 — 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 31709 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31709 — 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 31709 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31709 — 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 31709, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31709, 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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