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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Vidalia, GA from May 24, 1956 through May 9, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vidalia, GA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Vidalia, GA

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2013
6:18 AM EST-5
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail on the north side of Vidalia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNE Vidalia, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2012
11:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that golf ball sized hail fell in Vidalia for about 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Vidalia, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized to half-dollar-sized hail across the northern part of the county near Vidalia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 W Vidalia, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2007
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail in the western part of the county near the Montgomery county line on Georgia Highway 130, just northwest of South Thompson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Vidalia, GA
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2007
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that a very southwestward moving thunderstorm dumped hail for up to an hour across parts of north central and northwest Toombs county. Hail was first reported three miles northeast of Vidalia around 720 pm EDT and ended about three miles southwest of Vidalia near the Montgomery county line around 830 pm EDT. Hail ranged in size from golf balls northeast of Vidalia, to pennies in Vidalia, to half-dollars southwest of Vidalia near the Montgomery county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Vidalia, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2002
6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Georgia State Patrol reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2000
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs county 911 center reported quarter size hail near Vidalia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
6:53 PM EST
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
0.75″ hail
May 4, 1998
1:45 AM EST
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 1997
8:05 PM EST
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 1991
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″ hail
Jan 15, 1971
12:20 PM CST
Hail report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 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 Vidalia, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 9, 2024
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA volunteer reports a large tree uprooted and toppled in the Clyde Blvd area. Tornado possible.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
5:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage reported in downtown Vidalia. Tornado possible.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2022
5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ALONG DIXON LAKE ROAD. BLOCKED ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Center, GA
UNK mph
Jan 3, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOMES DAMAGED. FIRE STATION NUMBER 1 DESTROYED. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2020
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE VIDALIA CITY LIMITS MONDAY NIGHT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2020
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN WITH POWERLINES ON AIMWELL RD ON THE SE SIDE OF VIDALIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2020
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A POWER LINE WAS DOWNED ON CHURCH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2018
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TOOMBS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED ROOF DAMAGE TO VIDALIA HIGH SCHOOL ALONG WITH A FEW TREES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 292 AND FOWLER STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2017
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FLAGPOLE BENT IN HALF AT BRANTLEYS MARINE AND GUNS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
May 25, 2017
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES NEAR MEADOWS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. ALSO STREETLIGHTS ARE DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 280 NEAR THE HOSPITAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Vidalia, GA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2016
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND 4 BROKEN POWER POLES BETWEEN ALSTON AND CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Center, GA
63 mph
Mar 31, 2015
11:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Toombs County 911 center reported numerous trees blown down in and around Vidalia.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 ESE Vidalia, GA
63 mph
Mar 31, 2015
9:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Toombs County 911 center reported several trees blown down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 SW Vidalia, GA
69 mph
Aug 8, 2014
7:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported 10 to 12 trees down around Vidalia, with several more down at the local golf course.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.17 E Vidalia, 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 Vidalia, GA

7 reports
UNK category
May 9, 2024
5:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with Max winds of 90mph moved through the town of Vidalia. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted... some onto homes in town. Refer to public information statement for details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Vidalia, GA
UNK category
Jan 4, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VERY BRIEF QLCS TORNADO HIT THE SOUTH SIDE OF VIDALIA AROUND 7PM ON SUNDAY... JANUARY 2ND. THE TORNADO DID THE MOST DAMAGE TO ONE OF THE VIDALIA FIRE STATION'S OFF OF AIMWELL ROAD. THE GARAGE DOORS WERE BLOWN INWARD AND OUTWARD ALONG WITH A PORTION OF THE ROOF AND SIDING PULLED OFF. DEBRIS WAS THROWN ABOUT 200 YARDS DOWNSTREAM FROM THIS POINT WHERE ADDITIONAL TREES WERE SEEN SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. THIS DAMAGE PUTS PEAK WINDS AROUND 75 MPH... AN EF-0 RATING
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Vidalia, GA
UNK category
May 26, 2017
3:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED A LOW END EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SE OF VIDALIA WHERE IT CAUSED SOME ROOF DAMAGE... BENT A FLAG POLE... AND SNAPPED/UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES. THE TORNADO WAS 440 YARDS WIDE AND TRAVELED FOR 4.3 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Vidalia, GA
EF2 category
May 11, 2008
6:20 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in extreme northwest Toombs county, approxmiately three miles south-southwest of Normantown. This tornado was spawned by the same thunderstorm that less than 10 minutes prior had spanwed an EF3 tornado, the strongest tornado of this event, just south of Soperton in Treutlen county, which tracked into extreme northeast Montgomery county. This first tornado in Toombs county was only on the ground for about one mile, but caused considerable damage. Four mobile homes were completely destroyed, resulting in three minor injuries and the displacement of seven families from their homes. A church also sustained heavy damage. Two brick homes were damaged as well as several barns, sheds, and storage buildings. In addition a tractor-trailer rig was overturned. Some 200 to 300 pine trees were also blown down in the area. The tornado path width was determined to be 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Normantown, GA
F1 category
Jan 15, 1971
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Jun 2, 1968
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 24, 1956
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Vidalia, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 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

Vidalia, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,762
Households4,009
Housing units4,550
Income
Median household income$53,393
$100k+ households25.6%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,021
Attached single-family93
Small multifamily955
Large multifamily158
Mobile homes323
Housing mix
Single-family share66.4%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share24.5%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,193
Renter-occupied1,816
Vacant units541
Home value & age
Median home value$160,300
Owner homes $300k+16.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,737
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 39 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Vidalia, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Vidalia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Vidalia, GA is 1.75″. It was reported near .58 E Vidalia, GA on June 5, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Vidalia — 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 Vidalia address?

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