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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Folkston, GA from March 31, 1961 through June 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Folkston, GA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Folkston, GA

27 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 12, 2011
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Tracy Ferry Road and the Okefenokee Parkway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 W Traders Hill, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2010
4:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to marble size hail was reported a mile east of Folkston. Gusty winds of 45 to 50 mph were reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 E Folkston, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2009
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Folkston, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2008
4:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Saint George.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W St George, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
12:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel and quarter size hail fell in Folkston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Homeland, GA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2006
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSW Folkston, GA
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2006
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St George, GA
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2006
1:00 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St George, GA
1.00″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
8:40 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Folkston, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2005
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Folkston, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2005
6:15 AM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Folkston, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2005
4:52 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Folkston, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
11:40 AM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Folkston, GA
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2002
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Folkston, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2001
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Folkston, 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 Folkston, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 reported damage to a porch of a residence in St George. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint George, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on and near Route 1 in Folkston. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Saint George. Tree Snapped near St. George Elementary School in St. George... GA. Based off photo... tree appeared to be rotten and hollow. Time estimated based off Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Saint George, GA
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 9 SSW Folkston. A large tree limb broke off and fell onto a house causing a hole in the roof along Hamp Chesser Rd. The hole was estimated to be big enough to stick an arm through. A large pine tree was also down. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of downed trees and powerlines in the Folkston area. Some fires started with the downed powerlines. Time based off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles knocked down E-SE of Folkston. Over 1000 electric customers were reported without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported Power lines down... Trees down (2 Oaks... Large Pine) over road... skirting down from homes... access to GA-121 blocked. Location: 2 miles north of Saint George... GA on Fed Privett RD (Between mile marker 14 and 15) GA-121. Time estimated off Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Saint George, GA
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2020
12:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC SUBMITTED PHOTOS OVER SOCIAL MEDIA OF OUTDOOR YARD PROPERTY KNOCKED OVER ON THEIR SIDES AFTER A STORM. TIME OF DAMAGE BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE St. George, GA
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA PASSED ALONG A REPORT OF A TREE SNAPPED IN HALF IN FOLKSTON NEAR GEORGIA HIGHWAY 40 AND CAMP PINCKNEY ROAD. TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR IMAGERY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2019
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE REPORTED DOWN ALONG SR-121 NEAR MILE MARKER 7
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Hilliard, GA
60 mph
Jun 2, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS OF 60 MPH JUST EAST OF FOLKSTON OFF OF DORA LLOYD ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN NEAR LITTLE FEEBIE CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR GRACE CHAPEL BY SPANISH CREEK ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Folkston, GA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2017
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN AROUND HIGHWAY 121 AND U.S. 1 AND GARDENER ROAD. TIME OF EVENT BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Folkston, GA
70 mph
Jan 22, 2017
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Folkston, 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 Folkston, GA

5 reports
EF0 category
Jan 21, 2010
12:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touchdown occurred with winds of 80 mph. Minor damage occurred to a post office and several mobile homes. There was widespread tree damage. An old abandoned brick building was severely damaged.||The Charlton County Herald based in Folkston issued on January 27, 2010, reported a tractor/trailer was damaged at the Woofy Wagon, and several other vehicles were damaged by falling trees or limbs, including one parked at the St. George Post Office and another at a residence. A number of buildings including the laundromat at Rook's had portions of their roofs damaged. One of the crossing arms at the town's main intersection was completely blown off and the knocked askew.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.25 W St George, GA
F0 category
Dec 24, 2002
11:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Residents reported tornado on the ground. Two homes on Camp Pickney Road damaged. Right mover moving down State Road 40 into Camden County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Folkston, GA
F0 category
Mar 30, 2000
2:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown. Weak FO
NWS Tornado Report Location: St George, GA
F0 category
Feb 22, 1998
5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees were blown down. One mobile home was damaged. Power line poles were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Folkston, GA
F1 category
Mar 31, 1961
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Folkston, GA
Charlton County · 2,714 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

Folkston, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,609
Households1,560
Housing units1,657
Income
Median household income$45,453
$100k+ households18.3%
$150k+ households4.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached949
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily141
Large multifamily26
Mobile homes521
Housing mix
Single-family share57.3%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share31.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied969
Renter-occupied591
Vacant units97
Home value & age
Median home value$76,800
Owner homes $300k+15.5%
Owner homes $500k+14.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share56.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,441
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 80 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Folkston, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Folkston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Folkston, GA is 2.00″. It was reported near Folkston, GA on March 27, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Folkston — 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 Folkston address?

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