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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31779

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31779 from August 13, 1962 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31779 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31779

12 reports
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1.25″ hail
Nov 9, 2025
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: photo of large hail from north of Cairo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Spence, GA
1.75″ hail
Nov 9, 2025
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spence, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures of hail around quarter size from northern Grady county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Elpino, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 25, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Thomas County · 13,701 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Meigs, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
8:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Pelham, GA
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2012
5:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell a couple of miles southeast of Branchville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.39 SSE Branchville, GA
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2012
4:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell for 15 to 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.18 SSW Branchville, GA
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2011
2:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSW Pelham, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
12:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.62 W Pelham, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
2:39 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Mitchell County Sheriff reported golfball size hail just east of Pelham.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Pelham, GA
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 1986
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 1981
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 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 31779

66 reports
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67 mph
Aug 18, 2026
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient station gusted to 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Spence, GA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down near County Line Road and Spence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Spence, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least six reports of trees down in the Pelham area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
2:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 511 GA report of downed power lines on SR 65 both directions at RAWSON CIR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Jan 25, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs reported on the road along Hwy 93 outside of Pelham.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
3:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Thomas County · 13,701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees blown down. There was a radar-indicated Tornadic Debris Signature in the area... so this may have been associated with a tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Quality, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
12:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mitchell County scanner reports a tree and power line down on Old GA Hwy 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2024
7:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down in and around Pelham... GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
3:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pine tree blown down along Forty Niner Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Old Thomasville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2023
12:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Radiator Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Cotton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mitchell County GA E911 reports multiple trees down over roads southwest of Pelham. State Route 262... 112... County Line Road... and Harmony Road east of Pelham. Also... tree on a camper at Bowens MHP off of State Route 262.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2023
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON JOHN COLLINS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2023
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MITCHELL CO 911 REPORTS A TREE DOWN ON GLAUSIER ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelham, GA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2023
6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON RAILROAD STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Pelham, 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 31779

12 reports
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
4:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO BASED ON STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pelham, GA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2016
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN NEAR GODWIN LANE AND COUNTY LINE ROAD 262. REPORT OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN FROM TWO SEPARATE WITNESSES IN THE AREA. NO OTHER DAMAGE REPORTED AT THIS TIME
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Pelham, GA
F0 category
Dec 28, 2005
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Mitchell County Sheriff reported a brief tornado touchdown near U.S. Highway 19. No damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pelham, GA
F1 category
Feb 16, 2003
8:26 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado which initially touched down just south of the Grady-Mitchell county line, continued northeast, and lifted just north of County Road 262. The worst damage occurred from Wade Road to County Road 262. It destroyed three mobile homes and severely damaged three frame homes. Several mobile homes and a few frame homes sustained minor damage. The tornado toppled numerous trees and some power lines. Reported by the Mitchell County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Pelham, GA
F1 category
Feb 16, 2003
8:25 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down on Ridge Road, just south of the Grady-Mitchell county line. It damaged two homes, and knocked down trees and power lines. The tornado moved northeast into southern Mitchell County. Reported by the Grady County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 N Cairo, GA
F0 category
Oct 29, 2002
4:04 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down and destroyed a warehouse. Several trees and power lines were toppled. Reported by the Mitchell County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pelham, GA
F3 category
Feb 14, 2000
12:55 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Thomas County · 13,701 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved from the northeast corner of Grady County into extreme northwest Thomas County near Meigs. A few homes were damaged with numerous downed trees and power lines. Reported by the Thomas County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Meigs, GA
F3 category
Feb 14, 2000
12:49 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Grady County · 7,068 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado tore through northern Grady County, then crossed into extreme northwest Thomas County. Fifteen homes were destroyed and numerous damaged. Fifteen persons were injured, mostly from flying debris. Six fatalities were confirmed by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency: four deaths in mobile homes and two in a woodframe home. Scores of pecan trees were uprooted, pine trees snapped and power lines toppled. Farmers suffered major losses to irrigation equipment, trailers and shelters. Eight chicken houses were flattened, killing a half million chickens. Grady County was declared a federal disaster area. Reported by the Grady County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Cairo, GA
F1 category
Jun 8, 1989
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Mar 2, 1972
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Jan 13, 1972
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 6, 1963
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31779
Mitchell County · 5,652 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 31779 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,877
Households2,857
Housing units3,298
Income
Median household income$50,450
$100k+ households32.4%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,986
Attached single-family60
Small multifamily512
Large multifamily29
Mobile homes703
Housing mix
Single-family share60.2%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share16.4%
Mobile-home share21.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,905
Renter-occupied952
Vacant units441
Home value & age
Median home value$115,300
Owner homes $300k+11.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,712
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31779 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 66 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31779, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31779?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31779 is 1.75″. It was reported near Spence, GA on November 9, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31779 — 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 31779 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31779 — 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 31779 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31779 — 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 31779 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31779 — 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 31779, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31779, 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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