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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Homer, GA from January 10, 1975 through August 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30547 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
37
Wind Reports
104
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Homer, GA · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Homer, GA

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A COCORAHS SPOTTER REPORTED 1.75 INCH SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Five Points, GA
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2014
4:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County 911 Center reported golf ball sized hail west of Mount Pleasant.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 ENE Silver Shoal, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 27, 2010
6:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Jackson County 911 Center relayed a report of quarter-sized hail in the Maysville area long the Banks county line. Radar data suggests that similar-size hail likely continued eastward toward Banks Crossing.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Maysville, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
5:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near Homer. The thunderstorm producing this hail tracked east from Hall county, crossing into Banks county near Lula. The main part of the storm moved east between Homer and Hollingsworth, then continued east to the Franklin county border east of Hollingsworth. Hail of at least penny-size likely fell along the path of the thunderstorm according to radar data and reports from Hall county immediately adjacent to the west.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Gillsville, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
12:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County 911 Center relayed a report of nickel-sized hail southeast of Lula.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Gillsville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2008
6:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator relayed a report of quarter-sized hail in the Banks Crossing area of southern Banks county. This thunderstorm cell also impacted extreme northern Jackson county north of Commerce.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Banks Crossing, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
4:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County Emergency Management Director observed penny-sized hail in the Homer area. Penny-sized hail was also observed by the Jackson county Emergency Management Director along the Banks county line in the city of Maysville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.6 SW Homer, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
1:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported penny-sized hail in northern Banks county, north of Homer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Homer, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County Emergency Management Director reported golf ball-sized hail in the east and southeast part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Homer, GA
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
3:41 AM EST
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail in Homer, while the public reported nickel-sized hail in the Lula area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WNW Homer, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
1:55 AM EST
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County Sheriff's Office reported penny to nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Banks Crossing, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2005
5:53 PM EST
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail northwest of Five Points, while the Banks County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail just south of Homer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Homer, GA
0.88″ hail
Dec 9, 2004
9:50 PM EST
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County Sherrif's Office reported nickel-sized hail on Interstate-85 south of Homer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Homer, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2004
1:27 PM EST
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Banks County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Homer, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2003
8:17 PM EST
Hail report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Homer, 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 Homer, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports several trees and power lines down in the area near the intersection of Damascus Road and Chitwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Pinefield Crossroa, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed onto Historic Homer Highway at McDonald Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Homer, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell onto a home and caused significant damage to the home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Homer, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto the road in the 300 block of Mount Olivet Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Pinefield Crossroad, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed onto Highway 51 at Ayers Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Hollingsworth, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed onto Old Highway 441 at Blue Bird Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Hollingsworth, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the 2900 block of Highway 198.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Pinefield Crossroa, GA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports large tree down in yard in the 900 block of Bell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Gillsville, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Highway 51 between Vaughn Road and Damascus Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Homer, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of McCoy Bridge Road and Historic Homer Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Homer, GA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SSE Homer. Tree reported down on a power line near the intersection of Dogwood Dr and Historic Homer HWY. Other isolated trees reported down just north of Commerce in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Homer, GA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2024
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on a power line near the intersection of Dogwood Dr and Historic Homer HWY. Other isolated trees reported down just north of Commerce in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Homer, GA
UNK mph
May 11, 2024
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reports tree down at Sweetgum Ln and Sims Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Five Points, GA
UNK mph
May 11, 2024
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reports tree down at Dodd Rd and Harden Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Banks Crossing, GA
UNK mph
May 11, 2024
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Em reports two trees down at Hwy 98 near Quail Rd and Grove Level Rd near N Mangum Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Maysville, 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 Homer, GA

7 reports
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
2:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MUTLIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGE ALONG PAYNE ROAD. BARN DESTROYED ALONG WITH STRUCTURAL FIRE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Pinefield Crossro, GA
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
2:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM REPORT OF A MOBILE HOME DESTROYED ALONG BENNETT ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Homer, GA
EF1 category
May 14, 2014
11:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service survey team determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down to the north of Homer in a heavily wooded area where it snapped the trunks of numerous mature hardwood trees as well as causing minor roof damage to one home. The torando was widest at the beginning of the path. It continued moving quickly to the northeast where more trees were downed and snapped along the track. Four additional homes also received minor roof damage. The tornado produced EF-0 damage to trees before lifting in a wooded area in northeast Banks County.|[05/15/14: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Banks, 2014:007].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 N Homer, GA
F0 category
Jul 23, 2000
2:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Survey Team concluded that an F0 tornado briefly touched down 5 miles west-southwest of Homer and traveled for 2 miles with an approximate path width of 100 yards to a point approximately 3 miles southwest of Homer. One person was injured, apparently by debris, but little additional information was known. The Banks county newspaper reported that the tornado completely destroyed a chicken breeder/pullet building on Simms Road, which had 11,000 chickens inside. The number of chickens that survived was unknown, but the loss of the chicken house and chickens was estimated at $66,000. At the neighboring residence, a satellite dish was destroyed when a large tree fell on it. Another house on Wellborn Road sustained damage when a large uprooted tree fell on the back portion of the house causing damage. Roads and yards in the area were littered with fallen trees and debris. Several roads were blocked as a consequence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Homer, GA
UNK category
Jan 19, 1995
4:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A pastor's brick home as well as three chicken houses were destroyed. A backyard barn was also destroyed. Four frame houses along Mt. Sinai Road were damaged. An older frame house was moved off its foundation. Afterwards, the tornado destroyed a concrete block fire station near the Rock Springs community. Seventy-five foot Pine trees were sheared at their trunknowns. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Homer To, GA
F2 category
Apr 4, 1989
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
May 14, 1976
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Homer, GA
Banks County · 5,377 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

Homer, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,628
Households535
Housing units592
Income
Median household income$83,068
$100k+ households50.1%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached357
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily40
Large multifamily47
Mobile homes146
Housing mix
Single-family share60.3%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share24.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied352
Renter-occupied183
Vacant units57
Home value & age
Median home value$264,200
Owner homes $300k+32.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built2001
Older-home share18.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars514
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 37 hail, 104 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Homer, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Homer?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Homer, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Five Points, GA on April 6, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Homer — 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 Homer address?

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