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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Baxley, 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
34
Wind Reports
138
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Baxley, GA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Baxley, GA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2014
8:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported 9 miles north of Baxley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.51 NNE Prentiss, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2010
1:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed in Baxley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNW Myra, GA
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2010
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball hail was reported along Satilla Church Road. One vehicle windshield was damaged from the hail. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 S Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2009
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on County Farm Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.96 SW Baxley Muni Arpt, GA
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2009
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The EMA director reported golfball size hail and strong winds in northeast Appling county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.87 NE Baxley, 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 Baxley, GA

30 reports
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47 mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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
Jun 19, 2026
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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
Jul 30, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, 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
67 mph
Mar 12, 2023
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KBHC BAXLEY MUNI.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2023
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APPLING COUNTY EM REPORTS DOORS BLOWN OFF THEIR HINGES AT THE BAXLEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT HANGERS AND AIRPLANES. TIME ESTIMATED BY AWOS KBHC GUST TIMING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Jan 13, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT - APPLING COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS A FEW LARGE TREES DOWNED BY STRONG WIND GUSTS IN THE VICINITY OF BAXLEY. TIME OF DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2022
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN WITHIN THE CITY OF BAXLEY ALONG ZOAR RD... KENNEDY RD... HARVEY STREET AND NORTH BROBSTON ST. TIME ESTIMATE BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2022
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF SHINGLES AND SIDING WERE BLOWN OFF SINGLEWIDE MOBILE HOME. SOME PRIOR ROT DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE SIDING. WINDOW ON DOOR BLOWN OUT AND SOME TREE LIMBS DOWNED. AN OUTBUILDING WAS BLOWN OVER. PENNY SIDED HAIL WAS ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Jan 3, 2022
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN NEAR RICARDO ST AND ALONG COUNTY FARM ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR JEKYLL RD AND POOR ROBIN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Baxley, GA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2020
4:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Baxley, GA
Appling County · 4,906 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF WIND DAMAGE WITH PHOTOS SHOWING PORTIONS OF A BUILDINGS SIDING AND ROOFING LIFTED UP AND ONTO THE STREET IN DOWNTOWN BAXLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 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 and near Baxley, GA

9 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Baxley, 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
EF0 category
Apr 13, 2009
1:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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
Apr 27, 1997
8:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Baxley, 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
Mar 13, 1986
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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 · City

Baxley, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,971
Households1,928
Housing units2,500
Income
Median household income$30,421
$100k+ households14.4%
$150k+ households5.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,493
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily340
Large multifamily94
Mobile homes559
Housing mix
Single-family share59.7%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share17.4%
Mobile-home share22.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,042
Renter-occupied886
Vacant units572
Home value & age
Median home value$75,300
Owner homes $300k+14.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share53.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,663
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 138 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Baxley, GA, 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 Baxley?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Baxley, GA is 2.00″. It was reported near Baxley, GA on May 5, 1979.

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

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

I am selling a home in Baxley — 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 Baxley address?

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