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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Portal, GA from April 3, 1987 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30450 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Portal, GA · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Portal, GA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2022
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MIXTURE OF NICKEL AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 25 IN HOPEULIKIT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hopeulikit, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED A VIDEO OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR ATKINS SMITH ROAD AND ISAAC AKINS ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hopeulikit, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG WILLIAMS ROAD NEAR P.B. BRANNEN ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hopeulikit, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2019
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER-SIZED HAIL ON AKINS POND ROAD IN THE TOWN OF HOPEULIKIT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Hopeulikit, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2019
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER-SIZED HAIL NEAR THE HWY 80/25 SPLIT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hopeulikit, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2019
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON MIDDLE GROUND ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Dover, GA
1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2019
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS ALONG METTER ROAD NEAR THE BANKS DAIRY ROAD INTERSECTION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Portal, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 3, 2019
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A PICTURE ON FACEBOOK WAS RELAYED BY THE BROADCAST MEDIA OF HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS IN PORTAL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portal, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2016
6:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE ON HIGHWAY 25 NEAR WOMACK ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Rocky Ford, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2016
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE ON HIGHWAY 25 NEAR WOMACK ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Rocky Ford, GA
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2015
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime to nickle sized hail and wind gusts estimated to be 40-50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bland, GA
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2014
5:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported pea to half dollar sized hail on Rock Ford Road near Highway 25.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.87 NNE Bland, GA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2014
5:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Portal, GA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2014
5:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail up to the size of quarters that last for 7 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Hopeulikit, GA
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2011
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Trained Spotter reported 1 inch hail lasting 3 minutes in Hopeulikit.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hopeulikit, 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 Portal, GA

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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported tree on power line at the 500 block of Banks Creek Church Rd near Moore Rd. Time was estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Hopeulikit, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down near the intersection of West Highway 80 and Pleasant Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portal, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported a tree down along the 2200 Lakeview Road associated with the outflow boundary. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Dover, GA
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a big tree down on Metter Road_ just south of 3333 Metter Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Portal, GA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a tree down near the intersection of Rolling Hills Rd and Walter McGlammery Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hopeulikit, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down at the intersection of Metter Road and Westside Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Portal, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Cowboy Way. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Portal, GA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
12:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Old Portal Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Portal, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bulloch County Emergency Management reported a tree down at Ponderosa Road and Rock Point Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Portal, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down near Rockyford and Baygall roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Rocky Ford, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down near Lakeview Rd and Middle Ground Rd. Time was estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Dover, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down near Rocky Ford Rd and Moore Rd. Time was estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Portal, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down on power lines which caught fire near the intersection of Hwy 25 and Rocky Ford Rd. Time was estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Portal, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines reported down along the 400 block of Johnson Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portal, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree reported down at Rocky Ford Rd and Two Chop Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Portal, 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 Portal, GA

4 reports
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2011
6:42 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed and EF1 tornado with a path length of 3.1 miles and a maximum path width of 0.25 miles. One mobile home was completely destroyed and thrown 30 yards from its foundation by the tornado. Several outbuildings, sheds, and carports were damaged or destroyed and hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.92 NE Aaron, GA
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2011
6:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF0 Tornado with a path length of 0.6 miles and a maximum path width of 100 yards. Two mobile homes had siding and under-siding damaged along with some minor shingle damage. The tornado also snapped and uprooted dozens of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.27 NNE Aaron, GA
F0 category
Sep 27, 2004
5:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado knocked trees and large limbs down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Portal, GA
F0 category
Apr 15, 1999
2:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Portal, GA
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roof partially torn off boat house, boat thrown some distance, several trees uprooted or snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Statesboro, 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

Portal, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population653
Households213
Housing units245
Income
Median household income$62,750
$100k+ households39.0%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached177
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily24
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes42
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share9.8%
Mobile-home share17.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied124
Renter-occupied89
Vacant units32
Home value & age
Median home value$76,700
Owner homes $300k+10.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars185
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 33 hail, 70 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Portal, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Portal?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Portal, GA is 2.50″. It was reported near Aaron, GA on August 5, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Portal — 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 Portal address?

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