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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31811

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31811 from April 23, 1971 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
53
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31811 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31811

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
2:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED IN HAMILTON GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hamilton, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2015
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Harris County Emergency Manager reported penny sized hail in Hamilton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Hamilton, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Georgia State Trooper reported quarter sized hail near Lake Harding in western Harris County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W Bartletts Ferry Lake, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2011
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed quarter-sized hail between Hamilton and Waverly Hall.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hamilton, GA
2.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public and amateur radio operators observed quarter, golf ball, and baseball-sized hail across the county from Mountain Hill to northeast of Pine Mountain Valley. The largest hail, golf ball to baseball-sized was observed near and just east of Hamilton, decreasing to east of Pine-Mountain Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mountain Hill, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
4:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Harris County Emergency Management Director relayed reports of penny-sized hail near Hamilton and Pine Mountain Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 SSW Hamilton, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
1:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Harris County Sheriff's Deputy observed penny-sized hail west of Hamilton. Radar data suggests that hail of similar size likely fell across much of southwest, west central and north central Harris county. This is a separate thunderstorm from the storm which also produced penny-sized hail earlier between Hamilton and Pine Mountain Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Hamilton, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
1:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Harris County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail. The Harris county Emergency Management Director observed less than penny-sized hail just south of Pine Mountain Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hamilton, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2008
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Harris County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Hamilton, GA
0.88″ hail
Feb 26, 2008
8:28 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Harris County 911 Center observed nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Hamilton, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
9:45 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Jones County · 8,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Jones County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayside, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
12:17 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Bibb County · 46,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macon, GA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2003
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Bartow County · 33,683 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Bartow county 911 center reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adairsville, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2000
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mountain Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 10, 1997
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Calloway Gardens by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Pine Mtn, 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 31811

53 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a tree and power lines down along Voorhees Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Cataula, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near GA HWY 116 and Lower Blue Springs Rd. One tree fell into a roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GA Power shows several thousand customers across the county without power from south of Pine Mountain to Hamilton and surrounding communities.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
May 4, 2025
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media report of several down trees and homes missing siding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Hwy 219 near MM14. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Whitesville-Pine, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 116 AND RD BROWN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 27 AND LAKE LORRAINE DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2019
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS GA HIGHWAY 1 BLOCKING THE HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Nov 7, 2018
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BETHLEHEM CHURCH RD AND KINGS GAP RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE F.D. Roosevelt Sta, GA
UNK mph
Sep 27, 2018
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GDOT REPORTS A LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY ON MOUNTAIN CREEK DRIVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2018
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE BLOCKING THE ROAD ON GA 219 BETWEEN GA 315 AND GA 116 AROUND THE VICINITY OF MOUNTAIN HILL ROAD IN HARRIS COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mountain Hill, GA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON BARNES MILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2017
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG US-27 NORTH OF HAMILTON. POWER OUT IN PARTS OF HAMILTON
NWS Wind Report Location: Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN ALONG CALHOUN ST BY 911 CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Hamilton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SERVERAL TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ALONG D STREET BY THE 911 CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Pine Mountain Val, 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 31811

4 reports
UNK category
May 27, 2024
4:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another brief TDS was noted (from KMXX radar) near Hawks Road just west of a high-tension power line region that runs north-to-south across the area. EM officials traveled via ATVs in this area and noted a significant number (greater than 30) trees either snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Whitesville-Pine L, GA
UNK category
Apr 14, 2020
5:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 80 MPH DEVELOPED OVER EASTERN HARRIS COUNTY DOWNING SEVERAL TREES IN A MOSTLY REMOTE WOODED AREA. THE TORNADO CROSSED OAK MOUNTAIN RD BEFORE LIFTING FELLING THREE TREES WHICH NARROWLY MISSED A HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Waverly Hall, GA
EF2 category
Nov 16, 2011
1:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado caused extensive damage across Harris county. The tornado first touched down as an EF1 in Macon county, Alabama before moving east into Lee county, Alabama and then into Harris county, Georgia. The tornado had already caused considerable damage to the town of Auburn, Alabama as an EF1 before it continued into Harris county, Georgia. As the tornado approached the county seat of Hamilton, it strengthened to an EF2. The tornado entered Harris county from Alabama at the north end of Lake Harding and tracked across the central part of the county, then moved into extreme northwest Talbot county before lifting, approximately two miles east-northeast of the town of Shiloh on the Harris/Talbot county line. The tornado had already carved out a path over 33 miles in length across eastern Alabama before it moved into Georgia. Within Harris county, the tornado path length was approximately 26 miles. The maximum path width was determined to be 1/2 mile with maximum winds of 125 mph. The tornado caused considerable damage across Harris county, especially around the county seat of Hamilton. Two homes were completely destroyed, with 68 other structures suffering minor to moderate damage, including 22 county buildings. County buildings damaged included the Harris County School Complex, the Harris County 911 Center, the Harris County Animal Shelter, and the agricultural center. One of the structures heavily damaged was a mobile home, where a man and his wife sustained minor injuries. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path of the tornado.||[11/16/11: Tornado #1, County #1-2, EF2, Harris-Talbot, 2011:026].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.99 WNW Bartletts Ferry Lake, GA
EF0 category
Apr 15, 2011
6:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31811
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down approximately five miles southeast of Hamilton and tracked east-northeast just 0.43 mile before lifting. The maximum path width was 50 yards with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph. Ten trees along the path of the tornado were topped. In addition, a gazebo and storage shed were destroyed by the tornado. While there was widespread damage to trees and power lines across much of the county, other than the damage noted along this brief path, all of the other damage was the result of strong thunderstorm wind gusts and not a tornado.||[04/15-04/16/11: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF0, Harris, 2011:007].
NWS Tornado Report Location: .79 ESE Kingsboro, 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 31811 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,976
Households2,068
Housing units2,297
Income
Median household income$91,290
$100k+ households46.7%
$150k+ households23.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,028
Attached single-family43
Small multifamily75
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes151
Housing mix
Single-family share88.3%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share3.3%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,776
Renter-occupied292
Vacant units229
Home value & age
Median home value$266,400
Owner homes $300k+38.7%
Owner homes $500k+19.5%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built2000
Older-home share20.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,065
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31811 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 53 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31811, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31811?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31811 is 2.75″. It was reported near N Mountain Hill, GA on April 15, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31811 — 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 31811 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31811 — 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 31811 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31811 — 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 31811 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31811 — 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 31811, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31811, 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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