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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31831

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31831 from October 4, 1979 through March 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31831 · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31831

10 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 10, 2009
4:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Talbot County · 1,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Talbot County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail in Talbotton at the Timberline North Subdivision. Two large pine trees were also snapped in half within this subdivision. The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail along the Talbot/Harris county line, approximately eight miles west of Talbotton. A report of penny-sized hail was also received from the Talbot County 911 Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.3 W Talbotton, GA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2009
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail in far eastern Harris county, just east of Waverly Hall at the intersection of Georgia Highway 208 and 36, eastward toward the Talbot county line, continuing into Talbot county. This hail occurred from a re-intensification of the the same thunderstorm that earlier dumped nickel-sized hail west of Mulberry Grove.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 ENE Waverly Hall, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
4:48 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Talbot County · 1,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed nickel-sized hail while driving through the Box Springs area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Box Spgs, GA
1.00″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
6:31 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Baldwin County · 11,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scottsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2004
10:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Waverly Hall, GA
1.25″ hail
Apr 12, 2004
10:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported half-dollar-sized hail just north of Waverly Hall and amateur radio operators reported penny-sized hail near Pine Mountain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Waverly Hall, GA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2003
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Cherokee County · 82,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public and several amateur radio operators reported penny -sized hail from Waleska to Canton to Woodstock, while the public reported penny to quarter-sized hail in Lebanon.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waleska, GA
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2002
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Harris county 911 center reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waverly Hall, GA
0.75″ hail
May 29, 1998
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waverly Hall, GA
1.75″ hail
Oct 4, 1979
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 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 31831

21 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Jordan Dr and Oneal Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly Hall, GA
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Talbot County · 1,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four large trees down and across multiple roadways in the Oak Mountain Estates neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Shiloh, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Talbot County · 1,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports tree down at County Rd 71 and Tuck Persons Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Baughville, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed on the north side of Waverly Hall around GA 208.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Waverly Hall, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Alabama Road between HWY 27 and Airpark Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Waverly Hall, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNE Waverly Hall. Tree down on Alabama Road between HWY 27 and Airpark Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Waverly Hall, GA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2020
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ALABAMA RD AND GEORGIA HWY 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Waverly Hall, GA
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2019
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS GA HIGHWAY 85 BLOCKING THE HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Waverly Hall, GA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2017
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE BRANCH FELL FROM A TREE... DOWNING A POWER LINE AT A RESIDENCE ON WAVERLY CIRCLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly Hall, GA
58 mph
Jun 24, 2015
6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Harris County 911 Center reported numerous trees blown down, mostly in the Waverly Hall area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .31 NW Waverly Hall, GA
58 mph
Aug 20, 2014
6:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Harris County 911 Center reported 1 power line down in Waverly Hall.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Waverly Hall, GA
58 mph
Apr 29, 2014
4:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Harris County 911 Center reported that a few trees were down on power lines in the Waverly Hall area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Waverly Hall, GA
43 mph
Apr 11, 2011
11:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Harris County 911 Center reported that a tree was blown down onto a home in Waverly Hall. An exterior wall of the home suffered significant damage as a result.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Waverly Hall, GA
45 mph
Jul 7, 2004
5:52 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Waverly Hall Fire Department reported that one tree had fallen on Georgia Highway 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly Hall, GA
58 mph
May 6, 2003
10:48 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 31831
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Floyd county 911 center reported that two trees were blown down in the city and a power line was also brought down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rome, 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 31831

3 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
8:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31831
Talbot County · 1,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS FROM EM OF STRUCTRUAL DAMAGE ALONG HWY 315 IN THE BAUGHVILLE AREA OF TALBOT COUNTY
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baughville, GA
F1 category
Feb 22, 1990
9:03 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 18, 1988
8:15 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31831
Harris County · 13,000 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 31831 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,709
Households1,412
Housing units1,665
Income
Median household income$71,579
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,352
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes313
Housing mix
Single-family share81.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share18.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,257
Renter-occupied155
Vacant units253
Home value & age
Median home value$238,500
Owner homes $300k+39.5%
Owner homes $500k+9.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.9%
Median year built1995
Older-home share33.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,373
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31831 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 21 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31831, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31831?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31831 is 1.75″. It was reported near Talbotton, GA on May 10, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31831 — 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 31831 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31831 — 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 31831 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31831 — 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 31831 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31831 — 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 31831, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31831, 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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