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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 31906

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 31906 from March 13, 1997 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 31906 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 31906

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED AT ST. MARYS RD AND OAKLEY DR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Saint Marys Hills, GA
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2006
9:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
2:29 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Muscogee County Sheriff's reported penny-sized hail in the Columbus area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2006
9:27 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2005
12:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported nickel-sized hail in Columbus and the public reported reported penny-sized hail just south of Columbus. In addition, the amateur radio operator estimated wind gusts at 50 mph during the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2005
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 2, 2005
3:04 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny to nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2005
11:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Heard County · 3,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Heard County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yellowdirt, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
11:40 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Post Office observed penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2004
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of quarter-sized hail were received from the public from Columbus and across the northern and eastern areas of the city near U.S. Highway 80.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2003
4:04 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Bartow County · 33,683 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail in Adairsville and nickel-sized hail in Pleasant Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adairsville, GA
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Floyd County · 29,405 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that golf ball-sized hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crystal Spgs, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of dime to nickel size hail were received from the public and one report from television station KBVT in Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2001
1:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2000
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports indicated quarter size hail fell in Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, 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 31906

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto power lines and broke a utility pole at the intersection of Peacock Avenue and 13th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Avondale, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWERLINES ALONG MACON RD NEAR INTERSECTION OF S DIXON DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Highland Park, GA
UNK mph
Dec 11, 2021
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA AND LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR MOORE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Wynnton, GA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG 13TH STREET IN COLUMBUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Avondale, GA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN IN THE 1700 BLOCK OF CARTER AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Highland Park, GA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
2:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN IN ADDITION TO A DOWNED STREET LIGHT POLE AND A SHATTERED TRAFFIC SIGNAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Highland Park, GA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
2:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF A GAS STATION AWNING WAS DAMAGED ON THE 1500 BLOCK OF NARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD... NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH MURRAY ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Avondale, GA
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2019
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE PUBLIC REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF AUBURN AVENUE AND MACON ROAD IN COLUMBUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Highland Park, GA
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2018
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HILTON AVENUE AND 17TH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Highland Park, GA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
3:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE OAK TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ACROSS POWER LINES AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROBIN ROAD AND ST. MARYS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holly Hills, GA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON A HOUSE BLOCKING THE ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BOB-O-LINK DRIVE AND ROBIN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holly Hills, GA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON A HOUSE ON KINGFISHER ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holly Hills, GA
58 mph
Jun 24, 2015
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Muscogee County 911 Center reported about a dozen large trees blown down in Columbus, some onto power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Columbus, GA
58 mph
Apr 25, 2015
5:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The broadcast media reported trees and power lines blown down on Buena Vista Road near Holly Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 WNW Brookhaven, GA
52 mph
Jun 28, 2013
2:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Muscogee County 911 Center reported that four trees were blown down east-northeast of Columbus.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NE Wynnton, 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 31906

1 reports
F1 category
Mar 13, 1997
5:12 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 31906
Muscogee County · 60,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Columbus, 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 31906 area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,312
Households8,601
Housing units11,046
Income
Median household income$41,913
$100k+ households24.0%
$150k+ households8.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,108
Attached single-family456
Small multifamily2,431
Large multifamily1,399
Mobile homes599
Housing mix
Single-family share55.3%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share34.7%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,977
Renter-occupied4,624
Vacant units2,445
Home value & age
Median home value$170,400
Owner homes $300k+24.9%
Owner homes $500k+9.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1964
Older-home share76.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,074
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 31906 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 30 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 31906, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 31906?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 31906 is 1.75″. It was reported near Crystal Spgs, GA on May 2, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 31906 — 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 31906 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 31906 — 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 31906 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 31906 — 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 31906 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 31906 — 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 31906, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 31906, 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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