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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sunny Side, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sunny Side, GA from July 6, 1987 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sunny Side, GA · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sunny Side, GA

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 1999
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunny Side, GA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 1999
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunny Side, GA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 1998
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Spalding county EMA Director reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunny Side, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1998
11:30 PM EST
Hail report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several public reports indicated dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sunny Side, 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 Sunny Side, GA

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UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports a tree down at Fayetteville Rd and Vaughn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Birdie, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree down at Mud Bridge Rd and County Line Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Birdie, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager relayed a report of large trees and power lines down blocking Highway 92 between Vaughn Road/David Elder Road and Bicycle Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Birdie, GA
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
7:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof taken off a barn near the intersection of Johnson Rd and Hwy 155.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Luella, GA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2025
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mobile home damaged and a powerline down in Timber Creek Mobile Home Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sunny Side, GA
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Fayettville Rd and Vaughn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Birdie, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Teamon Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Towalaga, GA
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down along Evans Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Birdie, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Jordan Hill Rd from around Baptist Camp Rd to Boynton Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Towalaga, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
9:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down northwest of Griffin from W McIntosh Rd to Minter Rd and along Hwy 92.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Birdie, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Patterson Road and Birdie Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Sunny Side, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down on Hall Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Towalaga, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across Mud Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Birdie, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home on W. Teamon Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Towalaga, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the 2000 block of Birdie Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Birdie, 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 Sunny Side, GA

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 10, 2025
11:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms EF0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph. EMA confirms Total 26 structures - 9 affected... 12 minor... 5 major damage in Spalding County (2 total tornadoes).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Sunny Side, GA
UNK category
Apr 10, 2025
11:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms EF1 tornado with max winds of 90 mph. EMA confirms Total 26 structures - 9 affected... 12 minor... 5 major damage in Spalding County (2 total tornadoes).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Birdie, GA
EF0 category
Apr 7, 2014
8:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that a short-lived EF-1 tornado touched down 8 miles northwest of Griffin. Around 200 trees were downed by the tornado and at least a dozen homes sustained minor roof damage. The most significant damage was a tree that fell onto a home along Highway 92. Several outbuildings sustained minor to moderate damage as well. Three people were injured when their cars were struck by or ran into downed trees along Highway 92 near Bicycle Road.|[04/07/14: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Spalding, 2014:003].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 NNE Vaughn, GA
F1 category
Jul 6, 1987
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Sunny Side, GA
Spalding County · 21,798 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

Sunny Side, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population224
Households96
Housing units105
Income
Median household income$36,875
$100k+ households6.3%
$150k+ households2.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached72
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes29
Housing mix
Single-family share68.6%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share27.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied44
Renter-occupied52
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$76,700
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1953
Older-home share84.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars96
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 39 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Sunny Side, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sunny Side?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sunny Side, GA is 1.00″. It was reported near Sunny Side, GA on June 30, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sunny Side — 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 Sunny Side address?

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