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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Appling County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Appling County, GA from April 2, 1955 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
48
Wind Reports
188
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Appling County, GA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Appling County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A photo of hail was shared by the Appling county EM which estimated to be quarter sized. They also reported pea to nickel size hail fell in the Baxley area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Baxley, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2020
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED PEA TO QUATER SIZE HAIL FALLING OVER THE CITY OF BAXLEY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US1 AND HIGHWAY 341.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Baxley, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2020
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL FALIING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PINE ST AND ANTHONY ST NEAR BAXLEY... GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Baxley, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2020
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL FALLING NEAR NORTH MAIN STREET AND IVY ST IN BAXLEY... GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Baxley, GA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2014
8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Surrency, GA
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2014
8:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.8 NNE Baxley, GA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2014
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least quarter size hail was reported 8 miles north of Baxley on U.S. Highway 1. The driver received a flat tire due to driving over the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.26 NNE Prentiss, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2012
12:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to nickel size hail was reported in Baxley.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Baxley, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2012
12:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Graham and the Spring Hill Branch Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Graham, GA
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2012
12:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail and estimated wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph were reported on Highway 341. Time of the event was based on radar imagery.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 E Surrency, GA
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2012
12:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A farming company reported penny to nickel size hail on the northern side of Surrency.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Surrency, GA
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2012
12:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Very heavy rain and penny size hail was reported in Surrency.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Surrency, GA
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported along Highway 15.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 SE Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported 8.5 northeast of Baxley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.51 NNE Baxley, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported west of Baxley near Buckhead Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WSW Baxley Muni Arpt, 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 Appling County

30 reports
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47 mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS station BXYG1 Baxley measured a gust of 47 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and powerlines were reported in Baxley_ GA along Penniman St. Time was estimated by radar and nearby measured 42 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Baxley, GA
42 mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wunderground site KGABAXLE41 indicated a gust to 42 mph from the northwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along and near Ten Mile Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Nne Surrency, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of powerlines down on roadway on GA-15 near the intersection of Bowen Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sw Surrency, GA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near south end of Appling County near Bill Morris Rd and Satilla Church Rd. Time estimated off Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N New Lacy, GA
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to outhouses... trees... portion of aluminum siding on house torn off... rolled over outdoor sheds. aluminum roofing partially pealed off roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emer Mgr relayed photo showing a tree down on a mobile home at Davis Landing on the Altamaha River in Appling County... GA. Time est off Radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Plant Hatch, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager relayed Facebook video of a pre-fab carport being blown over on Campground Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Pine Grove, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported widespread trees down along southside of county...time estimated off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Surrency, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported widespread trees down along eastside of county...time estimated off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Surrency, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported widespread trees down along northside of county...time estimated off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Plant Hatch, GA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Plant Hatch, GA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2023
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREES DOWN... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Graham, GA
67 mph
Mar 12, 2023
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KBHC BAXLEY MUNI.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Baxley, 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 Appling County

15 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] A video was relayed via social media showing a landspout near Moody Altman Rd in Baxley... GA. No damage was reported by the Appling County EM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Pine Grove, GA
EF2 category
Dec 2, 2009
3:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down at approximately 1415EST in northwest Pierce County near Merson Road and Crump Road. It crossed the Big Satilla Creek, entering into Appling County at this point, and continued on a northeast track. The funnel may have briefly lifted off the ground at this point. The next significant damage occurred along Metts-Overstreet Road with the complete destruction of a singlewide mobile home and a farm shed at approximately 1425EST. Additionally, at this location, a brick cider block structure had one wall knocked over. The tornado then moved into a dairy just west of the intersection of State Road 15 and Wireglass Road. The event was rated as an EF-2 with winds of 135 mph at this location. Three metal building structures were destroyed with one removed from its foundation and blown into a pile of scrap metal. It is possible the funnel may have approached EF-3 at this particular location with winds of 140 to 150 mph; however, other damage to frame and masonry structures at the dairy suggested a lower wind value should be assigned to this area. One individual escaped injury by jumping into a depressed area inside one of the structures before it blew down around her. East of State Road 15, along Wireglass Road, extensive tree blow down and snapping continued in a tree farm. Once again the funnel likely lifted off the ground touching down again at 1430EST near 4230 Antioch Church Road destroying a doublewide mobile home. At this location, two middle aged individuals were in the bedroom, preparing for work, when the funnel destroyed the mobile home. Both escaped with only minor cuts despite the fact that the doublewide was completely obliterated and the frames bent. Once again at this location the winds were rated at 135 mph for a strong EF-2 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13.65 S Surrency, GA
EF0 category
Apr 13, 2009
1:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Management confirmed an EF-0 tornado touchdown from about 6 miles south-southwest Baxley to about 3 miles south-southeast of Baxley. More specifically the path extended from Lamar Black Road off U.S. Highway 1 east-northeast to Hutchinson Road near Highway 15 this was about 5 miles in length and very narrow. Most of the damage was to trees but a home porch was also damaged. Nickel size hail was also reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.48 SW Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
F0 category
Feb 22, 2003
11:31 AM EST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One mobile home flipped over with a minor injury. EMA reports twisted tops of pine trees in nearby woods.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baxley, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:04 AM EST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
F0 category
Nov 5, 2002
11:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Along Ben Carter Road in Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park. Three mobile homes destroyed and four damaged. Two wood frame residential structures damaged. Pine trees snapped off and twisted. Numerous power lines down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Baxley, GA
F0 category
Mar 8, 1998
4:06 PM EST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Surrency, GA
F0 category
Apr 27, 1997
8:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fifteen homes were damaged and several vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Baxley, GA
F1 category
Jul 29, 1987
4:16 PM EST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Mar 13, 1986
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 23, 1984
12:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Mar 16, 1972
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Apr 27, 1968
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 3, 1961
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 2, 1955
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Appling County, GA
Appling County · 4,906 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 · County

Appling County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,426
Households7,037
Housing units8,526
Income
Median household income$43,728
$100k+ households24.8%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,906
Attached single-family35
Small multifamily540
Large multifamily94
Mobile homes2,905
Housing mix
Single-family share57.5%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share7.4%
Mobile-home share34.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,052
Renter-occupied1,985
Vacant units1,489
Home value & age
Median home value$81,400
Owner homes $300k+10.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,590
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 48 hail, 188 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Appling County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Appling County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Appling County is 2.00″. It was reported near Surrency, GA on June 4, 1987.

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

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

I am selling a home in Appling County — 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 Appling County address?

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