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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Albany, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Albany, GA from August 22, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
217
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Albany, GA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Albany, GA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
3:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Turner City, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: report of golf ball sized hail in Albany.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albany, GA
3.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2-3 inch hail stones falling on the Albany Marine Corps logistic base.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Pecan City, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 22, 2017
5:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED IN ALBANY
NWS Hail Report Location: Albany, GA
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2016
3:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED ON NORTH SLAPPEY BLVD JUST NORTH OF GILLIONVILLE ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Albany, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2015
6:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A photo of quarter size hail was submitted on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Albany, GA
1.75″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
5:44 AM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail near golf ball size was reported in the Lake Park community near Albany.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.24 NW Albany, GA
1.75″ hail
Dec 23, 2014
5:36 AM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The airport safety office reported hail around golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Aby)Southwest Ga Rgnl Arpt, GA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail dented a car near the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Leary Road. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 WNW Pretoria, GA
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
2:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near the intersection of Radium Springs Road and Highway 234.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 SW East Albany, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2012
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Fox 31 news article stated that quarter size hail fell in Albany.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Albany, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of at least quarter size was estimated at the Flash Foods store at 624 Holly Drive sometime between 7 and 710 pm EST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 NE Radium Springs, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail fell throughout downtown Albany.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Albany, GA
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail around quarter size fell at the Flash Foods store at 300 East Oakridge Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 SW East Albany, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Albany, 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 Albany, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on N Slappey Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albany, GA
60 mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KABY ASOS gusted to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Southwest Ga Regional A, GA
51 mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KABY ASOS gusted to 51 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Southwest Ga Regional A, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down in Albany.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albany, GA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in the Albany area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albany, GA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo of a tree uprooted onto a parked vehicle from the Audubon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Albany, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down near Rosebrier Avenue and South Mock Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E East Albany, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down near Liberty Expressway and Moultrie Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Radium Springs, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports trees down on Force Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Turner City, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal roof blown off the Albany 8 Inn.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Albany, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dougherty County dispatch reports numerous trees and power lines down across the county along with several instances of trees on residences.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albany, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
10:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a tree down on Lullwater Rd at Gillionville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Albany, GA
68 mph
Jun 27, 2025
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported at KABY ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Southwest Ga Regional A, GA
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew apart a portion of the brick facade on the north-facing side of a church building in the 3500 block of Sylvester Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Turner City, GA
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dougherty County Communications Office reported a tree down along the 1400 block of 11th Avenue in Albany. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Albany, 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 Albany, GA

12 reports
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
8:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 FATAL *** DOUGHERTY COUNTY PORTION OF TORNADO RATED EF3. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON DAMAGE...PATH WIDTH...AND PATH LENGTH WILL FOLLOW ON WEDNESDAY. TORNADO TRACKED INTO WORTH AND TURNER COUNTIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Albany, GA
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 FATAL *** MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TORNADO DAMAGE IN DOUGHERTY COUNTY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Albany, GA
UNK category
Jan 11, 2017
3:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST INSIDE DOUGHERTY CO. LINE ALONG CORDELE RD BEFORE MOVING NORTHEAST INTO WORTH COUNTY. THE TORNADO LIFTED JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 313 AFTER TRAVELING 9.2 MILES. A STRONGLY CONVERGENT SIGNATURE WAS NOTED IN THE TREE DAMAGE SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION AS A TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF APPROX. 105 MPH AND A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 600 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Stocks, GA
F2 category
Dec 16, 2000
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado damaged the main house and several surrounding structures at Abigail Plantation off Old Tallahassee Road, as well as several other homes on Old Dawson and Springhill Roads. Hundreds of plantation trees were uprooted. Downed power poles affected 300 customers in northwest Albany. A few storage buildings were damaged at the Cookville Trailer Park just west of Albany. Reported by the Dougherty County Police and WALB-TV Albany.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Albany, GA
F0 category
Oct 26, 1997
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado touchdown just southwest of Albany near Walker. Roof damage and scattered debris along 1600 block of Oakridge Road. Minor structural damage to a warehouse and church. Numerous trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Albany, GA
F1 category
Nov 12, 1992
4:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Aug 19, 1992
1:48 PM EST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 26, 1973
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Feb 13, 1966
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Aug 9, 1965
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 3, 1961
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0 category
Aug 22, 1955
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany, GA
Dougherty County · 24,380 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Albany, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population67,939
Households27,578
Housing units33,077
Income
Median household income$45,201
$100k+ households22.3%
$150k+ households5.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,337
Attached single-family1,073
Small multifamily10,883
Large multifamily1,898
Mobile homes886
Housing mix
Single-family share55.4%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share38.6%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,849
Renter-occupied16,729
Vacant units5,499
Home value & age
Median home value$118,700
Owner homes $300k+6.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1974
Older-home share62.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars24,140
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 49 hail, 217 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Albany, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Albany?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Albany, GA is 3.00″. It was reported near Pecan City, GA on June 14, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Albany — 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 Albany address?

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