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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Alma, GA from August 4, 1957 through August 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alma, GA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Alma, GA

28 reports
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0.50″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Small hail was reported across the northern end of the county per the Emergency Manager. The time of damage was based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Se Denton, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
11:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WALB-TV relayed a public report via Facebook of Golf ball size hail in Alma.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to dime size hail was reported at the corner of Dixon Street and West 12th Street. The time of the reported was approximated.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Alma, GA
1.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to penny size hail was reported in Alma.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
Oct 9, 2008
12:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny and dime size hail was reported at 405 West 11th Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2008
3:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 SW Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported slight damage to cars with small dings due to penny sized hail in the vicinity of Alma.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
8:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny size hail reported in the City of Alma, along with a tree down along Highway 32 east of Alma.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
5:55 PM EST
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Alma, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alma, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2005
6:20 AM EST
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Alma, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
3:24 PM EST
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Alma, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
3:16 PM EST
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Alma, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Alma, 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 Alma, GA

30 reports
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44 mph
Jul 25, 2026
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UGA41 Alma GA reported a gust to 44 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Alma, GA
44 mph
Jul 20, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UGA41 Alma.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Alma, GA
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - Several trees reported down just west of Alma. Time of event based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Alma, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down in Alma GA along Douglas Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alma, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous downed trees were reported across the southern part of Bacon County GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Alma, GA
59 mph
Aug 8, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KAMG Alma.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Alma, GA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: Several trees down on Radio Station Rd near Mimosa Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Alma, GA
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2021
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER IN BACON COUNTY REPORTED STRIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE TO A SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME... FARM SHELTER... AND AN UNOCCUPIED TRACTOR TRAILER THAT HAD BEEN ROLLED OVER.NO REPORTS OF INJURIES OR FATALITIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Nicholls, GA
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BACON COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED COUNTY-WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Alma, GA
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR 200 CAMP GROUND CHURCH RD IN COFFEE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Alma, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BACON COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED IN THE CITY OF ALMA. TIME OF DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alma, GA
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2019
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREES DOWN AND A ROOF TORN OFF A SHELTER IN THE 1600 BLOCK OF WOLFPIT CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW Alma, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2018
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS 5 TO 6 TREES DOWN ALONG WITH SEVERAL POWER LINES NEAR THE 4TH STREET EXIT OF HIGHWAY 32 WEST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Alma, GA
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALMA-BACON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED NUMEROUS... AT LEAST 20... LARGE TREES AND POWER LINE POLES... AT LEAST 6... DOWN ACROSS ROADS IN THE NORTHWEST AND WEST PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Alma, GA
UNK mph
May 4, 2017
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Alma, 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 Alma, GA

13 reports
UNK category
Jan 22, 2023
11:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SURVEY CREWS ESTIMATED AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN BACON COUNTY NORTHWEST OF ALMA GA AND TRACKED 7 MILE NORTHEASTWARD INTO APPLING COUNTY. START TIME AND DURATION WERE APPROXIMATED BY RADAR. DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH INCLUDES SEVERAL SNAPPED TREES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE ALONG THE ROAD WHIP POOR WILL WAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Alma, GA
EF1 category
Dec 2, 2009
2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in an open field and tracked northeast, striking a set of chicken houses. Damage was estimated at nearly $3 million to the chicken houses. The structure was primarily made of wood and tin, and amount of damage, mainly to roof of one section, and total collapse of a 2-story section, suggests EF1 damage. Significant damage to trees was also noted along track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.12 N Sessoms Station, GA
F0 category
Dec 28, 2005
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Near White pine Highway and Sessoms Rd. Tornado touched down uprooting oak trees with one in the side of a house collapsing back porch. A second house was damaged with the roof ripped off. A nearby mobile home was pushed off its foundation. wood frame house suffered roof damage with several windows smashed. Debris was scattered in all directions. Source Mr. Charles Carter EMA Director. Touchdown at 31 28.738N 82 35.842W lifted at 31 29.224N 82 33.808W.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Alma Bacon Co Arpt, GA
F0 category
Mar 20, 2003
1:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotted by Emergency Management Director. Brief touchdown no significant damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Alma, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
10:55 AM EST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees snapped off and down along Hwy 23.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Alma, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
10:55 AM EST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: House damaged by 16 inch diameter tree. Numerous trees down. 2 mile long path about 100 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Alma, GA
F0 category
Nov 12, 2002
8:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One mobile home destroyed and a portion of the roof of an adjacent wood frame structure removed. Several large trees down across roadway. Several tree tops snapped off and twisted. Debris wrapped around tree tops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Alma, GA
F0 category
Mar 30, 2000
7:37 AM EST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Destroyed one mobile home, two others were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 ENE Alma, GA
F1 category
Feb 22, 1983
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Feb 22, 1983
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Jan 15, 1971
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 18, 1969
10:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 12, 1961
6:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Alma, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 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 · City

Alma, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,441
Households1,162
Housing units1,395
Income
Median household income$42,097
$100k+ households29.4%
$150k+ households4.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,138
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily127
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes111
Housing mix
Single-family share81.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share8.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied678
Renter-occupied484
Vacant units233
Home value & age
Median home value$92,300
Owner homes $300k+2.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share82.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,095
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 80 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Alma, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Alma?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Alma, GA is 2.75″. It was reported near Alma, GA on March 20, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alma — 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 Alma address?

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