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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Wilmington Island, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wilmington Island, GA from April 12, 1961 through June 10, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31410 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wilmington Island, GA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wilmington Island, GA

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported pea to quarter size hail in Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported half dollar size hail in Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter to half dollar size hail in Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported quarter size hail in Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
3:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported quarter size hail in Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2009
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail on Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2009
4:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail lasting for 5 minutes on Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime to nickel size hail lasting for 2 to 3 minutes on Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2009
3:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail on Wilmington Island, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 28, 1991
10:35 PM CST
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.50″ hail
Aug 7, 1990
2:15 PM CST
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 1969
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 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 Wilmington Island, GA

25 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on Walthour Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Wilmington Island, GA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down at N. Cromwell/Landon Lane. Another one also down at 400 block of Forrest Ave. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Island, GA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHATHAM EMA REPORTS A TREE DOWN ON A VEHICLE ON MOSS DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Wilmington Island, GA
UNK mph
May 23, 2017
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ON CROMWELL RD ON SOUTHERN END OF WILMINGTON ISLAND. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Wilmington Island, GA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2016
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON JOHNNY MERCER BLVD NEAR TURNERS ROCK RD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Wilmington Island, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES DOWN IN BACK YARD OF A RESIDENCE ON LONG BOAT PLACE ON WILMINGTON ISLAND
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Wilmington Island, GA
58 mph
Jul 19, 2015
2:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chatham County Emergency Management reported a tree on a home at 2 Roundabout Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.24 NW Ft Screven, GA
58 mph
Apr 25, 2015
8:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An emergency manager reported a tree blown down on Wilmington Island along North Cromwell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.38 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
58 mph
Aug 19, 2014
12:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Chatham County Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a power line along Brickhaven Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.44 WNW Ft Screven, GA
58 mph
Jul 3, 2014
5:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down around Johnny Mercer Road on Wilmington Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
63 mph
Aug 11, 2012
3:09 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines blown down along Cromwell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.38 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
58 mph
Aug 8, 2011
6:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A county official reported a tree down and blocking the entrance of Olde Town subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 W Ft Screven, GA
58 mph
Jun 16, 2009
7:38 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement reported a tree down on a vehicle on Wilmington Island Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
58 mph
Jun 11, 2007
10:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines and two trees were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.01 NNE Wilmington Is, GA
58 mph
Aug 5, 2004
4:44 PM EST
Wind report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines across Tybee Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ft Screven, 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 Wilmington Island, GA

2 reports
UNK category
May 4, 2019
8:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CHATHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED MULTIPLE BUSINESSES DAMAGED ALONG JOHNNY MERCER BLVD ON WILMINGTON ISLAND. BROADCAST MEDIA ALSO RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA A PICTURE OF A TORNADO APPROACHING HOGANS MARINA ON WILMINGTON ISLAND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilmington Island, GA
UNK category
May 23, 2017
9:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wilmington Island, GA
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEVELOPED ON THE SOUTHWEST END OF WILMINGTON ISLAND AND TRAVELED NORTHEAST ABOUT 7 MILES BEFORE MOVING OUT INTO THE OCEAN JUST BEYOND FORT PULASKI. THE MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS 500 YARDS AND THE TORNADO WAS PRELIMINARILY RATED AN EF1. EF1 DAMAGED OCCURRED ON WILMINGTON ISLAND AND AT FORT PULASKI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT THAT WILL BE ISSUED IN THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Wilmington Island, 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

Wilmington Island, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,457
Households6,018
Housing units6,461
Income
Median household income$92,578
$100k+ households48.6%
$150k+ households23.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,511
Attached single-family332
Small multifamily1,227
Large multifamily391
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share69.8%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share25.0%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,648
Renter-occupied1,370
Vacant units443
Home value & age
Median home value$361,600
Owner homes $300k+65.8%
Owner homes $500k+21.7%
Owner homes $750k+11.5%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,743
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 25 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Wilmington Island, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wilmington Island?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wilmington Island, GA is 1.50″. It was reported near Wilmington Island, GA on August 7, 1990.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wilmington Island — 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 Wilmington Island address?

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