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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Candler County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Candler County, GA from September 25, 1956 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30439 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
133
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Candler County, GA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Candler County

25 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2022
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG I-16. IT CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Aline, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CANDLER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG ROUTE 23 ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF METTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Metter, GA
1.25″ hail
May 6, 2022
7:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED A PHOTO OF PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL WHICH FELL ALONG OLIFFTOWN ROAD. TIME WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Metter, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2022
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CANDLER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG ROUTE 23 ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH OF METTER. CORRECTED TIME OF EVENT BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Metter, GA
2.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ESTIMATED UP TO BASEBALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Aline, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2016
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT WILLOW LAKE GOLF COURSE
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Metter, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2012
8:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail the size of golfballs on Morgan Road. The hail fell for about 3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.88 WSW Aline, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law Enforcement relayed a report of quarter size hail 2 miles north-northwest of Pulaski, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 NNW Pulaski, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
1:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail 5 miles north of Metter, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.87 N Metter, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2008
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported a half mile south of Grady's Truck Stop, 5 miles southwest of Register, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 E Excelsior, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 14, 2007
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Metter, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
8:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Metter, GA
0.75″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
11:00 PM EST
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Metter, GA
0.88″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
10:53 PM EST
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Metter, GA
0.75″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
5:20 PM EST
Hail report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Metter, 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 Candler County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Rosemary Church Road and Saint Matthews Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Pulaski, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along E Pine St near S Leroy St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a power line down in roadway along E Pine St near S Leroy St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along Rosemary Church Rd near St Matthews Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Pulaski, GA
54 mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metter RAWS (MTFG1) measured a 54 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Central Avenue and North Williams Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported 2 trees across Portal Hwy near Tyler Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along Webb Circle near Leslie Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Metter, GA
45 mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust of 45 mph at the Metter Airport (KMHP).
NWS Wind Report Location: Metter Airport, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Webb Circle and Leslie Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported tree downed power line and blocking one lane near Ollifftown Rd and N HWY 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nnw Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down along N Highway 121.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Metter, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Candler County 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 57 and Highway 46 due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Aline, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on Highway 121 by the Pond View intersection
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Metter, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down on Stillmore Highway. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Aline, 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 Candler County

6 reports
F0 category
Sep 6, 2004
3:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved from Bulloch county into Candler county. The storm knocked down trees along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Metter, GA
F0 category
Apr 15, 1999
2:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor damage to the roof of one house, storage sheds, and a couple of trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Metter, GA
F1 category
Apr 15, 1999
12:04 PM EST
Tornado report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado ripped the end off one mobile home, caused moderate damage to a house and practically destroyed seven other mobile homes. Another mobile home was flipped several times and ended up on the bottom of a nearby pond. Two persons were in this mobile home. The female landed at the edge of the water while the male was thrown into the pond and had to swim ashore.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Metter, GA
F1 category
Apr 22, 1997
11:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Metter, GA
F1 category
May 3, 1984
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Sep 25, 1956
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Candler County, GA
Candler County · 2,606 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

Candler County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,972
Households4,183
Housing units4,653
Income
Median household income$50,431
$100k+ households26.2%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,606
Attached single-family87
Small multifamily266
Large multifamily30
Mobile homes1,640
Housing mix
Single-family share56.0%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share6.4%
Mobile-home share35.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,614
Renter-occupied1,569
Vacant units470
Home value & age
Median home value$135,600
Owner homes $300k+15.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share40.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,031
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Candler County

30439 147
Metter, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30452 36
Register, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30471 34
Twin City, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30420 29
Cobbtown, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30451 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 133 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Candler County, 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 Candler County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Candler County is 2.75″. It was reported near Aline, GA on July 22, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Candler 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 Candler County address?

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