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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Columbia County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Columbia County, GA from April 5, 1957 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 30802 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
99
Wind Reports
243
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbia County, GA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Columbia County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported marble to quarter sized hail in Martinez.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nnw Martinez, GA
0.50″ hail
Aug 14, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Martinez, GA
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2024
7:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime to quarter size hail near the intersection of S. Old Belair Road and Millhaven Road. Hail continued for 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Evans, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
7:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur Radio operator forwarded a report of quarter sized hail at Old Belair Rd. Specific location not provided. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Evans, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
1:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL ON MEADOW DRIVE IN GROVETOWN GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Grovetown, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
1:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM GROVETOWN. NUMEROUS SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZED TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL... WITH PICTURES... IN GROVETOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grovetown, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK REPORT OF AT LEAST QUARTER SIZED HAIL WITH PICTURES IN GROVETOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grovetown, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
12:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 3 NW GROVETOWN. QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA IN GROVETOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Grovetown, GA
1.50″ hail
May 6, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Grovetown, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2022
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HAIL AT LEAST THE SIZE OF A QUARTER THAT NEARLY COVERED THE GROUND. THE HAIL ALSO PRODUCED SMALL DENTS IN A VEHICLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Grovetown, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 16, 2022
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Martinez, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 16, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN MARTINEZ ALONG FURYS FERRY ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Martinez, GA
1.25″ hail
Mar 16, 2022
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Martinez, GA
1.25″ hail
Jun 11, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED HAIL UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE IN HARLEM... GA. VIDEO OF HAIL SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Harlem, GA
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2016
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Martinez, 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 Columbia County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County Dispatch reported multiple trees down in the town of Grovetown. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 E Grovetown, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County Dispatch reported multiple trees down in the town of Harlem. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 E Harlem, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County Dispatch reported multiple trees down in Appling. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 S Appling, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County dispatch reports a tree down in the roadway near the intersection of Ray Owens Rd and Bennet Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Appling, GA
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County dispatch reports a power line down near the intersection of Cobbham Rd and Crawford Place Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Mistletoe Sp, GA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media relayed a picture via SLACK of a downed tree across East Wynngate Drive north of the intersection with West Wynngate Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Martinez, GA
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter provided pictures and video of damage in their neighborhood including a snapped tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Martinez, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County Dispatch reports trees down on Harlem Grovetown Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Grovetown, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter shared image on social media of tree down on powerline. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Grovetown, GA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County dispatch reports trees down on powerlines near Wrightsboro Rd and Swint Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nne Harlem, GA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County Dispatch reported trees down at Old Louisville Rd and Louisville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Grovetown, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Viewer reported to local media a tree fell on her vehicle on Tailboard Way in Martinez.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Martinez, GA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County Dispatch reported a tree down along I20 at Mile Marker 190. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Grovetown, GA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County Dispatch reported trees down along Columbia Rd at Old Bellair Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Evans, GA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia County dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Stevens Creek and Evans to Lock Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Martinez, 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 Columbia County

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2019
10:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED ALONG THE PATH OF TORNADO. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A HOME ALONG MAGNOLIA LANE. THIS INCLUDED ROOF DAMAGE... DAMAGE TO WINDOWS... A GARAGE DOOR AND TWO VEHICLES. AS THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST IT PRODUCED DAMAGE IN THE SUMMERHILL NEIGHBORHOOD. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A WOODEN FENCE AND A SMALL SHED. ONE HOME LOSS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SIDING TO ONE SIDE AND OTHER HOMES HAD DAMAGE TO SHINGLED ROOFS AND FASCIA BOARD. ADDITIONALLY... TWO AC COMPRESSOR UNITS WERE DAMAGED AND OVERTURNED. THE TORNADO THEN CROSSED WILLIAM FEW PARKWAY AND PRODUCED EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE IN THE KNOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD... ESPECIALLY NEAR THE PLAYGROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Evans, GA
EF2 category
Apr 10, 2009
9:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell tornado tracked across Columbia county from northeast of Harlem through Grovetown damaging many homes and taking down numerous trees and powerlines. Several vehicles were crushed and there were about a dozen minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.37 ESE Pumpkin Center, GA
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
4:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several mobile homes had moderate damage and one was destroyed. Numerous trees and powerlines were down along path. Two people had minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .67 WNW Winfield, GA
F0 category
Jan 13, 2005
6:37 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Survey and witness reported a tornado touchdown at Little River marina. Trees were down and minor damage was done to a mobile home and the Marina store.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Leah, GA
F2 category
Feb 22, 2003
10:18 AM EST
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A combination of an intense microburst and a tornado produced winds estimated at 120-130mph. A barn and camper trailer. Moderate damage was done to 4 homes with minor damage to 34 other homes. Debris from the barn was found a mile downstream. The microburst width was 1/8-1/4 mile wide with the vortex circulation about 50 yds wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Appling, GA
F1 category
May 8, 1978
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 5, 1957
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 5, 1957
6:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Columbia County, GA
Columbia County · 47,733 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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Appling, GA 124
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Evans, GA 71
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Grovetown, GA 62
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Columbia County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population159,638
Households52,083
Housing units60,412
Income
Median household income$96,122
$100k+ households46.2%
$150k+ households21.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached47,733
Attached single-family3,607
Small multifamily3,012
Large multifamily2,490
Mobile homes3,540
Housing mix
Single-family share79.0%
Attached-home share6.0%
Multifamily share9.1%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied40,881
Renter-occupied11,202
Vacant units8,329
Home value & age
Median home value$287,400
Owner homes $300k+46.6%
Owner homes $500k+11.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1998
Older-home share18.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars50,430
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Columbia County

30802 121
Appling, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30824 114
Thomson, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30813 86
Grovetown, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30907 63
Martinez, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30809 53
Evans, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30814 29
Harlem, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
30909 27
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 99 hail, 243 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Columbia County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Columbia County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Columbia County is 2.00″. It was reported near Evans, GA on March 31, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Columbia County — 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 Columbia County address?

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