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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rockingham, GA from November 29, 1957 through June 13, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rockingham, GA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 13, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rockingham, GA

1 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2008
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed on Muskrat Road just north of Alma. The hail lasted for 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.28 NNW Rockingham, 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 Rockingham, GA

23 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down across Bacon County as reported by both social media and 911 dispatch. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bacon County Ga, GA
UNK mph
Jan 23, 2023
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA... BACON COUNTY 911 DISPATCH OF TORNADO TOUCH DOWN IN BACON COUNTY NE OF ALMA... GA ON WHIP-POOR-WILL WAY. TREES/POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N New Lacy, GA
UNK mph
Jan 22, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 N NEW LACY. REPORTS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA... BACON COUNTY 911 DISPATCH OF TORNADO TOUCH DOWN IN BACON COUNTY NE OF ALMA... GA ON WHIP-POOR-WILL WAY. TREES/POWER LINES DOWN. TIME IS BASED OFF RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N New Lacy, GA
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2017
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON A POWER LINE ALONG DESERT ROSE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE New Lacy, GA
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS A POWERLINE DOWN IN THE SOUTHEAST PART OF BACON COUNTY. TIME AND LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S New Lacy, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2016
5:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE FELL AND DAMAGED A SEMI NEAR THE BACON AND PIERCE BORDER. THE TIME LISTED WAS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE New Lacy, GA
58 mph
Jul 2, 2015
4:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines damaged caused a small fire along Highway 32 near the Pierce county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Coffee, GA
58 mph
Jun 12, 2015
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down NE of Alma. Wind damage also occurred to a few storage buildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.65 NNE Rockingham, GA
58 mph
Jun 25, 2013
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage occurred across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.88 NNE Coffee, GA
58 mph
Jul 30, 2012
8:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Big Creek Church Road. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.98 NNW New Lacy, GA
58 mph
Jul 30, 2012
8:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Highway 23. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.63 NW Rockingham, GA
58 mph
Jul 10, 2012
7:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along Johnsons Lake Road near Rockingham. The time of the event was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Rockingham, GA
58 mph
May 9, 2012
3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down blocking Bennett Still Highway. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.18 W Rockingham, GA
58 mph
May 27, 2011
8:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two oak trees were blown down across Dove Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.72 NE New Lacy, GA
58 mph
May 27, 2011
8:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage occurred in eastern Bacon County. A chicken house located at the intersection of Caribou Road and Scuffletown Highway had portions of its tin roof peeled back halfway up the building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Coffee, 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 Rockingham, GA

4 reports
EF1 category
Jan 4, 2015
1:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Radio Station Road. High end EF1 damage occurred along the path east of Johnson Lake Road along Georgia State Road 32. In this path the tornado severely damaged two mobile homes including a double wide trailer in which the walls were separated, the frame bent and flipped on its side. Large trees were snapped along the path. EF0 damage was noted along most of the path as the tornado tracked from Radio Station Road to McCarty as the storm approached State Road 32. The tornado continued northeast and weakened as it cross Ten Mile Creek over Mallard Road with a track ceasing near Bobwhite Road. The width of the tornado ranged between 30-50 yards. Two injuries occurred with one mobile home, and one resident was life-flighted with critical injuries. Both victims survived. The tornado was an EF1 with maximum winds of 100-110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.18 SSW Rockingham, GA
F2 category
Oct 26, 1997
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ten homes destroyed, four with major damage, and 17 sustained minor damage. A four mile line of standing pine timber was completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Alma, GA
F2 category
Jan 6, 1962
6:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Nov 29, 1957
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Rockingham, GA
Bacon County · 3,077 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

Rockingham, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population135
Households85
Housing units135
Income
Median household income$19,958
$100k+ households16.5%
$150k+ households2.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached43
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes92
Housing mix
Single-family share31.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share68.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied55
Renter-occupied30
Vacant units50
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+3.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share56.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars72
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 23 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Rockingham, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 13, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rockingham?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rockingham, GA is 0.75″. It was reported near Rockingham, GA on July 5, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rockingham — 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 Rockingham address?

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