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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31901

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31901 from April 24, 1955 through March 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31901 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31901

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS SHOW QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN AND AROUND COLUMBUS
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
2.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
6:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public and broadcast media reported large hail 1 to 2 inches in diameter across the Columbus area. The hail fell for 10 minutes and covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WNW Avondale, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in the Columbus area and half-dollar-sized hail in extreme northeast Muscogee county near Upatoi.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Avondale, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
2:37 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 12, 1999
6:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
1.50″ hail
Oct 7, 1998
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to plum sized hail was reported north of the city of Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 1998
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 1998
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 1998
2:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported in Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
3.00″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to teacup size, shaped in a discus, was reported in Columbus. There were numerous reports of cars being damaged and store windows being knocked out because of the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 18, 1996
12:45 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 1989
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 1984
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 1981
3:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 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 31901

78 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 18, 2025
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in city of Columbus including 3000 block of 15th ave... cherokee Slade... Kent Ct... and 30 block of Douglas st.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Rose Hill, GA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
2:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON 17TH AVENUE IN MIDTOWN COLUMBUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rose Hill, GA
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2019
6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON THE TSYS CAMPUS IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Columbus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2018
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, GA
UNK mph
Jan 21, 2017
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN LAUREL HILLS TOWARDS CGS AIRPORT
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, GA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED AS A RESULT OF A DOWNBURST IN COLUMBUS. HEAVIEST DAMAGES OCCURRED IN THE EAST HIGHLANDS AND DINGLEWOOD PORTIONS OF THE CITY. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED ALONG WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OF SEVERAL BUSINESS. AS MANY AS 3500 WERE WITHOUT POWER. WINDS ESTIMATED FROM NEWS FOOTAGE AND SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES TO BE AS HIGH AS 75MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Highlands, GA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED OUTSIDE WRBL TV STUDIO ON 13TH AVE. ONE SIGN BLOWN DOWN AND SEVERAL GLASS BUS STOPS BLOWN OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN COUNTY WIDE INCLUDING IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF COLUMBUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY 911 CENTER REPORTED 14 TREES BLOWN DOWN IN THE DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES...OVER 25...REPORTED DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, GA
69 mph
May 26, 2015
2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in many locations including around Columbus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 WNW Avondale, GA
63 mph
Jul 9, 2014
6:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that several trees and power lines were down at the intersection of Standing Boy and Waterford Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 WNW Avondale, GA
69 mph
Jul 24, 2013
2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media and newspaper articles reported numerous trees and power lines down on the northeast side of Columbus, near the Lake Bottom area. A 57-year-old woman was killed when a tree limb fell on her in her back yard at the 1200 block of 16th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Columbus, GA
58 mph
May 13, 2011
5:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Muscogee County 911 Center reported that several large trees and power lines were down or uprooted across Columbus and the suburbs on the north side of Columbus.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Columbus, GA
54 mph
May 3, 2009
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local Columbus television media reported that wind gusts of 54 mph were measured on the top of Saint Francis Hospital. Three to four trees were also down across the county, including one at Woodruff Farms and Branton Woods Drive and on 15th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Columbus, 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 31901

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 14, 2019
2:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK EF-0 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS OF 80 MPH MOVED NORTH ACROSS EAST PARTS OF COLUMBUS. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OR DAMAGED. A GAS STATION ON MLK JR BLVD WAS DAMAGED. METAL PANELS WERE PULLED OFF A WAREHOUSE BLDG OFF CUSSETTA RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Avondale, GA
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2009
10:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 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, which initially touched down in Phenix City - Russell County, Alabama as an EF2 tornado at the intersection of Dillingham and Broad Streets, continued into Muscogee county, Georgia and the city of Columbus. The total tornado path was determined to be approximately four miles in length, two of which fell within Muscogee county, Georgia. The maximum path width was determined to be 250 yards with maximum winds estimated at 105 mph. Damage within Georgia was first observed at Columbus State University. Significant damage was observed to buildings and trees on the campus. The Old Rankin Building, an older building which had been converted to dormitories, suffered substantial damage. From this point, spotty tree, roof, and window damage was observed along the path of the tornado and it continued moving eastward. At the intersection of 13th Street and 13th Avenue, a small utility truck used at a nursery had been picked up and moved at least 25 feet and through a neighboring fence. Minor damage to displays, trees, and plants was also observed in the adjacent nursery. From here to where the tornado lifted near the intersection of Macon Road and Preston Drive in Columbus, hundreds of large mature oak trees were either snapped or uprooted through Lake Bottom Park and Hilton Avenue and Harding Drive. Extensive damage was observed to homes throughout this area, largely a result of the downed trees. Many power lines were down along the path of the tornado as well. Over 100 structures, including homes and businesses, suffered minor to moderate damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 WSW Columbus, GA
F1 category
May 5, 1991
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Mar 29, 1991
10:05 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 1, 1978
7:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 16, 1966
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F3 category
Mar 31, 1961
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 31901
Muscogee County · 60,229 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 31901 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,139
Households3,131
Housing units3,971
Income
Median household income$47,316
$100k+ households18.5%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,855
Attached single-family243
Small multifamily729
Large multifamily1,121
Mobile homes23
Housing mix
Single-family share46.7%
Attached-home share6.1%
Multifamily share46.6%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,003
Renter-occupied2,128
Vacant units840
Home value & age
Median home value$208,800
Owner homes $300k+18.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1949
Older-home share80.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,493
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31901 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 78 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31901, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31901?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31901 is 3.00″. It was reported near Columbus, GA on November 1, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31901 — 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 31901 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31901 — 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 31901 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31901 — 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 31901 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31901 — 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 31901, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31901, 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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