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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Plains, GA from July 6, 1980 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Plains, GA · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Plains, GA

5 reports
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2.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of large damaging hail, ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs, were received from the public and the Sumter County 911 Center from across the county. While the hail initially began as quarter-sized hail is it entered the northwestern part of the county north of Plains, it grew to golf ball and baseball size as it moved across Americus.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.4 NW Plains, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2010
7:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported that hail of penny, perhaps slightly larger, fell in the southwest part of the county near Croxton Crossroads.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 NNW Croxton Crossroads, GA
2.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
4:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Employees of the U.S. Post Office in Plains Georgia reported that tennis ball-sized hail fell in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plains, GA
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2001
1:10 PM EST
Hail report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sumter county 911 center reported dime size hail, although most of the hail observed was only pea size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plains, GA
0.75″ hail
Jan 8, 1997
12:25 PM EST
Hail report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plains, 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 Plains, GA

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports trees and power lines down near the intersection of Highway 27 and Frank Chappell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Plains, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports a tree and power lines down near the intersection of Salters Mill Road and Bonds Trail Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Croxton Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Hwy45.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plains, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON DELLA GLASS RD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MILLS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Croxton Crossroad, GA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2022
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Plains, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2021
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOCKED THE ROADWAY ON HIGHWAY 30 WEST OF FRIENDSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Friendship, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT HWY 30 AND DUPREE ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Concord, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT HWY 280 AND CUCUMBER ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Plains, GA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2020
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES WERE DOWNED IN PLAINS. ONE AT THE PLAINS POST OFFICE AND ANOTHER NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 45 AND HIGHWAY 308.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plains, GA
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2018
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG HWY 308... NORTH OF SMITHVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Croxton Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
Feb 25, 2018
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CARPORT LOCATED AT A RESIDENCE OFF BOO COSBY ROAD WAS DAMAGED WHEN RADAR-ESTIMATED 30KT WINDS MOVED OVER THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Croxton Crossroad, GA
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
5:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN THE ROADWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 153 AND HWY 30
NWS Wind Report Location: Friendship, GA
58 mph
Jul 19, 2015
5:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The broadcast media reported trees blown down along Logan Store Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.88 SSW Croxton Crossroads, GA
63 mph
Apr 25, 2015
5:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Sumter County 911 center reported trees blown down across the county. The greatest damage was just north of Leslie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.7 SSE Croxton Crossroads, GA
52 mph
Apr 19, 2015
10:35 AM EST-5
Wind report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Sumter County 911 center reported a tree down at Youngs Mill Road and Highway 45.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 WNW Plains Peterson Arpt, 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 Plains, GA

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2017
5:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHWEST OF THE TOWN OF PLAINS GA ALONG GA-45 SNAPPING A FEW TREES. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NE CROSSING N CARTER FISHPOND RD AND CHAVERS DR UPROOTING A FEW TREES. THE TORNADO CROSSED GA 308 SOUTH OF PLAINS UPROOTING A FEW TREES AND CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A FEW HOMES. THE TORNADO WEAKENED SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING WISE RD. PATH LENGTH 15.1 MILES. PATH WIDTH .25 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Bottsford, GA
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
10:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down in western Sumter county near the Experimental Station on U.S. Highway 280, approximately one mile northeast of Plains, and tracked about one mile to the east-southeast before lifting. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 200 yards with maximum winds estimated at 100 mph. Wind equipment at the Plains Research Center measured a wind gust of 110 mph as the tornado passed nearby. This was the second of three tornadoes to affect Sumter county during the late evening of April 10th and the early morning hours of April 11th. Damage along the tornado path was spotty with many downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.52 NE Plains, GA
EF3 category
Mar 1, 2007
9:07 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Plains, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that the EF3 tornado that first touched down in southeast Webster county continued to track northeast from the southwest to the northeast corner of Sumter county and then continued into extreme southern Macon county before finally lifting. The tornado tracked a total distance on the ground of approximately 40 miles. The tornado entered Sumter county about 4.75 miles southwest of Plains in southwest Sumter county and exited the northeast part of the county about 9 miles north of Methvins in northeast Sumter county. This was by far the most violent and devastating tornado of the March 1st outbreak. The tornado tracked roughly 32 miles across Sumter county with a maximum path width of 1.0 mile wide, which occurred in the Americus area. Damage within the city of Americus was extensive, although structures, trees, and power lines were down along the entire path of the tornado. The most significant damage in Americus was to the Sumter Regional Hospital, of which a significant portion was destroyed. Hundreds of homes and businesses in the Americus area were either totally destroyed or sustained significant damage. Hunderds of vehicles were also damaged or destroyed by debris and/or tossed about like matchsticks. The majority of the damage was within the vicinity of the Sumter Regional Hospital. Two deaths were reported at a home in Americus when a wall collapsed on a 43 year-old male and a 53-year old female. At least eight injuries were documented, but there may have been more.||Within the city of Americus, proper, there were 1235 total structures damaged or destroyed, including 217 businesses, 993 residences, 3 cemeteries, 10 churches, 1 fire station, 1 hospital, 8 recreational facilities/parks, and 2 schools. There were 75 structures (42 businesses, 31 residences, 1 hospital, 1 church) were destroyed. There were 148 structures (27 businesses, 116 residences, 3 recreational facilities/parks, 2 churches) with major damage. There were 331 structures (60 businesses, 260 residences, 3 recreational facilities/parks, 5 churches, 1 school, 2 cemeteries) with moderate damage and 681 structures (88 businesses, 586 residences, 2 recreational facilities/parks, 2 churches, 1 school, 1 cemetery, 1 fire station) with minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.7 SW Plains, 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

Plains, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population713
Households241
Housing units295
Income
Median household income$38,131
$100k+ households7.5%
$150k+ households0.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached227
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily34
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes22
Housing mix
Single-family share77.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share15.6%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied188
Renter-occupied53
Vacant units54
Home value & age
Median home value$253,500
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1949
Older-home share72.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars207
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 27 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Plains, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Plains?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Plains, GA is 2.50″. It was reported near Plains, GA on March 27, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Plains — 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 Plains address?

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