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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Buena Vista, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Buena Vista, GA from March 21, 1974 through June 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
58
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Buena Vista, GA · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Buena Vista, GA

15 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
7:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local business reports golf ball sized hail near Mill Pond Rd and GA41.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Draneville, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Manager reported that widespread dime-sized hail covered the ground along Georgia Highway 30. Some of the hailstones were as large as golfballs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 WNW Draneville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Manager reported that quarter sized hail fell south of Highway 30 between Buena Vista and Preston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Church Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
3:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Draneville local store reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Draneville, GA
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2012
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Manager reported that dime to penny sized hail fell south of Buena Vista.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 WSW Draneville, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
9:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail south of Buena Vista in the Draneville community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
7:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in the Buena Vista area.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Buena Vista, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
3:16 PM EST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Buena Vista Post Office reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 12, 1999
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 1998
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Doyle, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 1998
6:35 AM EST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marion county 911 reported quarter size hail covering the road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Nov 6, 1997
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A police dispatcher reported dime size hail at her home.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 30, 1990
10:50 AM CST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 1988
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 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 Buena Vista, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports large tree down near the intersection of Oochee Bottom Road and Highway 137.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house at intersection of E6th Ave and Depot Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Geneva Rd and Putville St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
May 7, 2026
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 3 W Draneville. Major damage to a barn near the intersection of Slaughter Rd and GA Hwy 41.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Draneville, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a powerline at the intersection of Murray Farm Road and Flem Smith Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along Hwy 26 near the intersection of Firetower Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a power line on Murray Farm Rd and caused a fire in a wooded area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Brantley Rd and Hwy 352.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brantley, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on HWY 41 near Brantley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Brantley, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWERLINE DOWN IN BUENA VISTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2022
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT 41 S AND HAY ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Church Hill, GA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 41 S AND WIGGINS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Draneville, GA
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2020
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES AND POWERLINES REPORTED DOWN ON 2ND STREET IN BUENA VISTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2020
6:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A SHED ALONG 1ST AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2020
6:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ONTO A HOM ON THE 90TH BLOCK OF WESTWIND TRAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Zellobee, 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 Buena Vista, GA

4 reports
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2009
12:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Management Director reported that an EF0 tornado touched down in eastern Marion county, approximately two miles northwest of Putnam, and traveled east-northeast into extreme western Schley county before lifting. The total path length of the tornado was around two miles. The maximum path width was 100 yards. Within Marion county, one tin outbuilding was destroyed and patio furniture was overturned. Some trees were also down in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .9 NW Putnam, GA
EF0 category
Feb 17, 2008
5:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aerial and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that the EF0 tornado that originated in Stewart county and then tracked through Chattahoochee county, continued into Marion county. The tornado entered Marion county about three miles northwest of Union, where Georgia Highway 137 touches the Chattahoochee county line. The tornado then continued on an east-northeastward track across the county exiting into Taylor county across Georgia Highway 127/240C, about one mile south of Mauk. The tornado passed about fives miles north of the county seat, Buena Vista, crossing Georgia Highway 41 at that point. The tornado had a estimated tornado path length was approximately 18 miles with a maximum path width of 100 yards. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the spotty damage path of the tornado, including several large trees which were uprooted at the Johnson Cemetery. The most significant damage occurred to a manufactured home, which was heavily damaged, in the northeast part of the county near Five Points on Johnson Cemetery Road, just off Georgia Highway 240, or about two miles south of Mauk. The home was destroyed and a large barn behind the home suffered significant damage as well. The adjacent mobile home also sustained some damage. No injuries were reported within the county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.5 WSW Brantley, GA
F1 category
Nov 21, 1997
9:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: West of Draneville, nearly 50 trees were knocked down and several grain silos and out-buildings were damaged. A church just southeast of Draneville on highway 30 was destroyed. Its roof was blown into a nearby orchard, where 116 pecan trees were also destroyed. The roof of a youth center was lifted off. A gas station/grocery store sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Draneville, GA
UNK category
Feb 24, 1977
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Buena Vista, GA
Marion County · 1,860 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

Buena Vista, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,966
Households748
Housing units923
Income
Median household income$32,197
$100k+ households14.7%
$150k+ households2.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached384
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily94
Large multifamily171
Mobile homes258
Housing mix
Single-family share41.6%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share28.7%
Mobile-home share28.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied301
Renter-occupied447
Vacant units175
Home value & age
Median home value$92,000
Owner homes $300k+12.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share40.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars633
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 58 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Buena Vista, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Buena Vista?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Buena Vista, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Draneville, GA on March 15, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Buena Vista — 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 Buena Vista address?

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