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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Swainsboro, GA from July 27, 1956 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
52
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Swainsboro, GA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Swainsboro, GA

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2018
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL WAS REPORTED IN SWAINSBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
6:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Management Director reported that quarter-sized hail covered the ground north of Swainsboro. The public and amateur radio operators provided several reports of penny-sized hail in this same area. Golf ball-sized hail was observed near Kite along the Emanuel county line as the storm moved out of Johnson county. WSR-88D suggests that two separate hail storms moved across the county during this time frame. On the first storm produced hail as large as quarters and tracked from between Kite and Blundale to near Garfield. The second storm produced only penny-sized hail and tracked from just east of Meeks to near Twin City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Blundale, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2009
5:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail on the north side of Swainsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Modoc, GA
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2007
9:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed golf ball-sized hail about three miles east-northeast of Swainsboro. The Emanuel County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail about 4.5 miles east of Swainsboro. The public reported that nickel-sized hail fell for up to 10 minutes in Twin City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Swainsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2003
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Emanuel county 911 center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Emanuel county 911 center reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2000
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local Swainsboro radio station reported golf ball size hail. The local newspaper reported that dime size hail was widespread in the Swainsboro area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2000
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2000
10:30 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A radio station relayed a report of quarter size hail in Swainsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 1999
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Swainsboro, GA
1.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A radio group reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 24, 1999
5:01 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emanuel county 911 reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Swainsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1998
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 1997
8:45 PM EST
Hail report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swainsboro, 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 Swainsboro, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports power lines down near the intersection of Meadowlark Parkway and Old Nunez Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a large tree and power lines down along Gumlog Road near the intersection with Brown Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Old Nunez Road... south of Swainsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
4:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over roadway near intersection of Advantage Lane and Canoochee Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Elaine Drive and Mary Ann Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down near the intersection of Empire Hwy and US Hwy 1 Byp S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on E. Pine St at the entrance to Jordan Estates.
NWS Wind Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Old Wadley Road and R J Holder Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HUCKLEBERRY RD AND OAK GROVE CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Modoc, GA
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON A HOME ON THE 200 BLOCK OF N CENTRAL ST IN SWAINSBORO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jan 26, 2021
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ONTO ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FAIR GROUND ROAD AND LONGVIEW ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2020
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2020
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWNED ALONG HARMON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Swainsboro, GA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2020
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWNED ALONG BONSUE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dellwood, GA
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2019
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE 800 BLOCK OF HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Swainsboro, 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 Swainsboro, GA

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 7, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED ALONG HWY 80 NEAR KEMP RD. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Norristown Juncti, GA
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
9:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN SWAINSBORO. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE AROUND TOWN POSSIBLE. TDS NOTED FROM KJGX RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Swainsboro, GA
F2 category
Sep 28, 1963
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County · 5,772 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

Swainsboro, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,561
Households2,709
Housing units3,373
Income
Median household income$45,621
$100k+ households17.8%
$150k+ households4.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,398
Attached single-family87
Small multifamily720
Large multifamily33
Mobile homes135
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share22.3%
Mobile-home share4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,205
Renter-occupied1,504
Vacant units664
Home value & age
Median home value$104,800
Owner homes $300k+4.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share59.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,303
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 52 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Swainsboro, 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 Swainsboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Swainsboro, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near Swainsboro, GA on May 5, 2007.

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

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

I am selling a home in Swainsboro — 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 Swainsboro address?

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