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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Cook County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Cook County, GA from June 4, 1962 through August 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31620 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
101
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cook County, GA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Cook County

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Nov 9, 2025
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: video of hail from western Cook county on Antioch Greggs Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Pine Valley, GA
1.00″ hail
Nov 28, 2024
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported via social media off Barneyville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Wagon Wheel, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 2024
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports and pictures of hail between Sparks and Lenox. The largest stones were estimated at ping pong size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Laconte, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported along Springhill Road in the Sparks area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Barneyville, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adel, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2021
2:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME/QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN LENOX (COOK COUNTY).
NWS Hail Report Location: Lenox, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
10:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Adel for 5 minutes with little to no wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Adel, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
10:05 AM EST-5
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was confirmed via a photograph about 5 miles east of Adel.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Adel, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
10:03 AM EST-5
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported via WALB's facebook page.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Adel, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
9:58 AM EST-5
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Sparks, GA
0.88″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
10:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A skywarn spotter reported nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 NNW Massee, GA
1.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2012
10:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail between Sparks and Lenox.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wagon Wheel, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
3:32 PM EST
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the Cook County EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Laconte, GA
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2003
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the Cook County Sheriff.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, GA
2.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball to baseball sized hail damaged numerous vehicles and residences in and around Adel.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adel, 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 Cook County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of damage to metal buildings and a semi truck being flipped over near I-75 at Exit 37. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Adel, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Highway 41 going towards Cecil.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Cecil, GA
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off a mobile home taking down a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Pine Valley, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Antioch Road SW of Adel. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Pine Valley, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
11:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Irrigation Pivot overturned off of Cranford Sumner Road east of Lenox.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Staunton, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
11:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near I-75 and rest area. Debris across highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Wagon Wheel, GA
60 mph
Jun 26, 2025
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 60.2 mph wind gust with rooftop anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Laconte, GA
60 mph
Jun 9, 2025
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: University of Georgia mesonet site at Sparks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Laconte, GA
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cook County EM reported a tree down on Dougherty Rutland Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Lenox, GA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2024
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were a couple reports of trees down in Cook county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Adel, GA
UNK mph
May 14, 2024
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across U.S. 41 near Ed Lindsey Rd... briefly closing the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lenox, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
4:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree landed on the corner of an outbuilding on Darden Road with very minor damage to the corner of it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lenox, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on McCranie Road in Sparks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Sparks, GA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a power line on Overstreet Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Massee, GA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Cecil on highway 41 and a tree across the railroad tracks in Cecil at Fellowship road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cecil, 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 Cook County

19 reports
UNK category
Jan 22, 2023
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED WITH TDS SIGNATURE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Sparks, GA
UNK category
Jan 22, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 TORNADO CONFIRMED BY STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Sparks, GA
UNK category
Dec 30, 2021
9:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN IN EASTERN COOK COUNTY. RADAR CONFIRMED TORNADO VIA TDS FROM KVAX RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Massee, GA
UNK category
Dec 30, 2021
9:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED IN EASTERN COOK COUNTY WEST OF SR-76.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Massee, GA
UNK category
Apr 23, 2020
5:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO FROM COLQUITT COUNTY CONTINUED INTO COOK COUNTY... THEN BERRIEN COUNTY... AND FINALLY WEAKENED TO AN EF0 IN LANIER COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Adel, GA
UNK category
May 24, 2017
8:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPORADIC INSTANCES OF TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ALONG WITH MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE CONSISTING OF METAL ROOF AND SHINGLE DAMAGE. RATED EF0 WITH PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED NEAR 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Adel, GA
UNK category
Jan 24, 2017
8:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 7 FATAL *** CONTINUATION OF TORNADO FROM NORTHEAST BROOKS COUNTY. THE COOK COUNTY PORTION OF THE TRACK IS RATED EF3 DUE TO DESTRUCTION IN A MOBILE HOME PARK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Adel, GA
UNK category
Jan 22, 2017
8:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED ON CAULIE HARRIS ROAD WITH DUAL POL TDS SIGNATURE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Adel, GA
UNK category
Jun 26, 2016
5:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO TAKEN BY THE PUBLIC AND RELAYED BY MEDIA CONFIRMED THAT A VERY BRIEF TORNADO OCCURRED NEAR REED BINGHAM STATE PARK ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE TORNADO APPEARED TO LAST AROUND ONE MINUTE OR LESS. PART OF A TREE FELL ON A HOUSE AS RELAYED BY THE COOK COUNTY EM...OTHERWISE NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRED. RATED EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Reed Bingham State Park, GA
EF1 category
Aug 23, 2008
3:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just north of Lenox near U.S. Highway 41 and Darden Road. It traveled northwest and passed over Interstate 75. Along its path, it downed numerous trees and heavily damaged a barn near Sugar Hill Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .65 N Staunton, GA
F0 category
Feb 14, 2000
2:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown with no damage. Reported by the Cook County Sheriff.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lenox, GA
F0 category
Apr 30, 1991
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Mar 30, 1989
8:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 18, 1978
11:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 5, 1977
1:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Cook County, GA
Cook County · 4,581 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Cook County

Adel, GA 53
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Sparks, GA 44
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Cook County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,363
Households6,323
Housing units7,399
Income
Median household income$50,133
$100k+ households26.3%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,581
Attached single-family101
Small multifamily279
Large multifamily241
Mobile homes2,182
Housing mix
Single-family share61.9%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share7.0%
Mobile-home share29.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,055
Renter-occupied2,268
Vacant units1,076
Home value & age
Median home value$123,000
Owner homes $300k+14.7%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,988
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Cook County

31620 83
Adel, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31632 82
Hahira, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31637 29
Lenox, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31647 25
Sparks, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 101 wind, and 19 tornado reports in Cook County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cook County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Cook County is 2.75″. It was reported near Adel, GA on May 3, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cook 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 Cook County address?

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