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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bishop, GA from April 13, 1979 through August 7, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bishop, GA · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bishop, GA

8 reports
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0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
9:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oconee County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Bishop, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
7:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in southern Oconee county. Radar data indicated that this was mostly in the Farmington area southward toward the Greene county border.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Farmington, GA
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
2:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Oconee County 911 Center reported hail of unknown size in the Watkinsville area. However, based on radar data from the same storm upstream in Walton County, of at least penny-sized was supported across the southern part of the county in the Farmington area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Farmington, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Farmington, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bishop, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 1996
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bishop, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 6, 1992
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 1990
1:19 PM CST
Hail report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Bishop, GA

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UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed next to a home along Old Farmington Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Bishop, GA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
1:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT GREESNBORO HWY AND WIRE BRIDGE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rose Hill, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2021
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PORTION OF A BARN COLLAPSED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLD FARMINGTON RD AND ASTONDALE RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Bishop, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2020
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG HIGH SHOALS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Bishop, GA
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2020
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED BY NWS PERSONNEL AND DETERMINED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY DOWNBURST AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. WIND SPEEDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 70-80 MPH WHICH CAUSED THE SNAPPING/UPROOTING OF 75-100 TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Bishop, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AT THE 1100 BLOCK OF ANTIOCH CHURCH ROAD IN ROSE HILL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Rose Hill, GA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN NEAR SALEM ROAD AND HALE ROAD IN SALEM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, GA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2017
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL KNOCKING DOWN POWER LINES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WATSON SPRINGS ROAD AND JERUSALEM ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Elder, GA
69 mph
May 25, 2014
5:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Oconee County 911 Center reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county, much of it in the Bishop and Farmington region.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Bishop, GA
58 mph
Jul 17, 2013
7:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported several trees down east of Farmington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.34 WNW Elder, GA
58 mph
Jun 18, 2013
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Oconee County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in Farmington.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Farmington, GA
45 mph
Aug 30, 2004
8:45 PM EST
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported that one tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Farmington, GA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2002
8:00 PM EST
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Athens Daily News reported that several trees were blown down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, GA
UNK mph
Dec 16, 2000
10:24 PM EST
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Farmington, GA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2000
7:25 PM EST
Wind report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that one large tree and a shed were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Farmington, 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 Bishop, GA

1 reports
EF1 category
Feb 18, 2009
6:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bishop, GA
Oconee County · 13,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia, confirmed that an EF3 tornado touched down in extreme western Oconee county, just east of the Apalachee River near the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Tappin Spur Road. The tornado crossed U.S. 441 between county mile marker two and three, then continued on an almost due eastward track across the southern part of the county. The tornado lifted near the intersection of Hale Road and Colham Road, about two miles east-southeast of Salem, just shy of the Greene county line. The tornado path length was approximately five miles long, the maximum path width was estimated to be 1/2 mile, and maximum winds gusts were estimated to be 90 mph. Extensive damage to trees was observed along the path of the tornado. U.S. Highway 441 was completely closed for several hours as it was blocked from downed trees. The most extensive damage to trees occurred within the Georgia Nature Center, where several hundred trees were either blown down, uprooted, or topped along the path of the tornado. A vehicle was overturned on U.S. 441 as the tornado crossed the highway. Several homes along the path of the tornado sustained minor room damage and a mobile home was moved off its foundation. Also, at the Georgia Nature Center, two tent areas were destroyed and several solar panels were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NW Turpin, 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

Bishop, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population484
Households163
Housing units163
Income
Median household income$133,958
$100k+ households63.8%
$150k+ households49.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached144
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes19
Housing mix
Single-family share88.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share11.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied145
Renter-occupied18
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$416,900
Owner homes $300k+70.3%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built2006
Older-home share20.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars163
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 35 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Bishop, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bishop?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bishop, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Bishop, GA on March 15, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bishop — 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 Bishop address?

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