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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sterling, GA from July 8, 1966 through April 27, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sterling, GA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sterling, GA

9 reports
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0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2014
4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter observed dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 NW Boys Estate, GA
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2012
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was observed. The time of the event was based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Pennick, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
2:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter size hail at the intersection of State Road 341 and 99. Numerous tree limbs were blown down as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 ENE Everett Store, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail and tree limbs were blown down about 2.5 miles east-southeast of the Highway 341 and Highway 99 intersection.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.9 ESE Sterling, GA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2008
2:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Sterling Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.37 ESE Sterling, GA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2008
1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Park service reported quarter size hail at the Hofwyl Broadfield Plantation historic site.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boys Estate, GA
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2000
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling, GA
0.75″ hail
Dec 16, 1970
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.00″ hail
May 28, 1968
7:20 AM CST
Hail report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Sterling, GA

24 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 27, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CONVEYED REPORT FROM 911 CALL CENTER THAT HWY 99 IS SHUTDOWN FROM HWY 32 TO HWY 82...DUE TO TREES ACROSS ROADWAY. GDOT IN ROUTE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Thalmann, GA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SSE THALMANN. CONVEYED REPORT FROM 911 CALL CENTER THAT HWY 99 IS SHUTDOWN FROM HWY 32 TO HWY 82...DUE TO TREES ACROSS ROADWAY. GDOT IN ROUTE. CORRECTED TIME BASED OF RADAR ESTIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Thalmann, GA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Thalmann, GA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS A TREE ACROSS GA HWY 32 IN GLYNN COUNTY MM 2. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Thalmann, GA
UNK mph
May 12, 2021
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN NEAR HWY 17 N. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Boys Estate, GA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2020
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER CALLED IN A REPORT OF A LARGE PINE TREE DOWN ON GEORGIA HIGHWAY 32 NEAR THALMANN AND GEORGIA ROAD 99. ALSO ESTIMATED WINDS GUSTING TO 50 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Thalmann, GA
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GLYNN COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS A FEW TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED. NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HOMES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Thalmann, GA
58 mph
Aug 22, 2015
7:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.46 WSW Everett Store, GA
58 mph
Aug 22, 2015
7:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down on Highway 32.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.61 W Everett Store, GA
52 mph
Jul 3, 2014
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported trees and power lines blown down near Touchstone Drive just west of Interstate 95. The cost of damage was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.25 NW Glynco Nas, GA
58 mph
Jul 29, 2012
6:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Parkers Gas Station reported trees blown down along the Jesup Highway between Jesup and Brunswick.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 WNW Dock Jct, GA
58 mph
May 17, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 99.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.46 ENE Sterling, GA
58 mph
May 17, 2012
2:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation off of Highway 17 reported 2 trees blown down and pea size hail. The time of the event was based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 SE Boys Estate, GA
58 mph
May 27, 2011
1:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down northwest of Sterling. The time of the event was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 SW Pennick, GA
58 mph
Aug 5, 2009
2:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Everett Store, 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 Sterling, GA

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
6:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS A TORNADO SIGHTED ALONG HIGHWAY 82 MOVING EAST NEAR THALMANN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Waynesville, GA
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2011
3:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A briefed tornado touchdown occurred near Interstate 95 at mile post 42. There was no damage. The tornado lifted after making brief ground contact.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 S Boys Estate, GA
F1 category
Jul 8, 1966
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling, GA
Glynn County · 27,717 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

Sterling, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,849
Households662
Housing units833
Income
Median household income$74,359
$100k+ households43.5%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached315
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes518
Housing mix
Single-family share37.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share62.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied467
Renter-occupied195
Vacant units171
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+21.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1989
Older-home share11.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars648
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 24 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Sterling, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sterling?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sterling, GA is 1.00″. It was reported near .49 ENE Everett Store, GA on June 15, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sterling — 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 Sterling address?

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