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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Decatur County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Decatur County, GA from April 1, 1959 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
222
Tornado Reports
29
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Decatur County, GA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Decatur County

26 reports
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0.25″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
3:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public reported pea-sized hail northwest of Bainbridge_ GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Wnw Decatur Co A/P, GA
1.50″ hail
May 12, 2023
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED PING-PONG BALL SIZED HAIL ON BELL DIXON ROAD FROM SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Climax, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2023
5:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS WEST OF BAINBRIDGE OF HAIL FALLING. SIZES RANGED FROM PEA TO QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW West Bainbridge, GA
1.00″ hail
Sep 10, 2015
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the Walmart Supercenter in Bainbridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Bainbridge, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2013
4:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Climax, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2013
4:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail was reported along Highway 309 S about 5 miles south of Bainbridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 NNW Fowlstown, GA
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2012
4:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at the County Line.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Vada, GA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along Eddie Avery Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.39 SSE Mt Pleasant, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fowlstown, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
5:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Eldorendo, GA
0.88″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Eldorendo, GA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2006
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Decatur County 911 reported quarter size hail in southwest Bainbridge, Conger Street, and Bethel Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bainbridge, GA
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2005
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by Decatur County 911.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mt Pleasant, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
2:43 PM EST
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marble to golfball size hail reported by a local radio station.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bainbridge, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2005
2:35 PM EST
Hail report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bainbridge, 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 Decatur County

30 reports
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40 mph
Jul 30, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather station measured 40 mph wind gust in Bainbridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur Co A/P, GA
44 mph
Jul 29, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBGE Bainbridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur Co A/P, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Decatur county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Climax, GA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Decatur 911 Call Center reported a few trees down in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Climax, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down in Decatur county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Climax, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down in Decatur county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bainbridge, GA
62 mph
Mar 13, 2026
10:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Bainbridge, GA
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broken pole on Booster Club Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Jinks, GA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This updates the location of an earlier LSR focused on Spring Creek Rd. A car was blown off the road and trees blown down at Spring Creek Rd and Pineywoods Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Hanover, GA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
3:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Quite a few trees blown down along Spring Creek Rd. A car was blown off the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Bethany, GA
UNK mph
Nov 9, 2025
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In the 3500 Vada Road area... there were large oak trees down... power lines down... and some roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Mount Pleasant, GA
69 mph
Nov 9, 2025
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Bainbridge RAWS station TT665 gusted to 69 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur Co A/P, GA
70 mph
Nov 9, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBGE Bainbridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Decatur Co A/P, GA
UNK mph
Nov 9, 2025
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: photo of fence damage in Brinson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brinson, GA
UNK mph
Nov 9, 2025
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of irrigation pivot flipped near Highway 84 and Highway 310.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Brinson, 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 Decatur County

29 reports
UNK category
Apr 3, 2023
5:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED BY STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Climax, GA
UNK category
Apr 3, 2023
5:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED BY STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Bainbridge, GA
UNK category
Dec 29, 2021
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE BRIEF TORNADO IN BAINBRIDGE. ROOF DAMAGE TO THE BEARCAT EXPRESS CONVENIENCE STORE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bainbridge, GA
UNK category
Mar 6, 2019
12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 S HANOVER. NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS TORNADO IN DECATUR COUNTY SW OF BAINBRIDGE. NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED WITH DAMAGE TO SHEDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hanover, GA
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
12:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF1 TORNADO WITH TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. MAX WINDS ESTIMATED AT 90-95 MPH. PATH LENGTH 0.46 MILES AND WIDTH 31 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Ausmac, GA
UNK category
Jan 3, 2017
2:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TORNADO IN WEST BAINBRIDGE. PROPERY DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN DOTHAN RD AT JIMMYS AND JOHN DEERE...DONALD DR...HAWK ST...DENNARD ST...MILLER AVE...BETHEL RD...NEWTON RD...SPRING CREEK RD...HALES LANDING...JOHN SAM RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: West Bainbridge, GA
EF0 category
Mar 3, 2012
8:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down near Vada Road and moved northeastward with intermittent damage before lifting about 5 minutes later. An attached garage of a home was destroyed along with a farm equipment shed. A car was also flipped. Maximum winds were estimated around 80 mph. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.82 SW Vada, GA
EF0 category
Feb 18, 2008
1:38 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell thunderstorm which spawned the EF1 tornado in Gadsden County Florida produced a brief EF0 tornado about five miles west of Attapulgus. The tornado uprooted trees which fell on several homes along Stephens Jenkins Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Fowlstown, GA
F0 category
Aug 29, 2005
5:26 PM EST
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down just south of Brinson. It moved north and crossed U.S. Highway 84 near Spring Creek Road. No damage was reported by the public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Brinson, GA
F2 category
Mar 15, 2001
6:10 AM EST
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado touched down on Fewell Road in the Bell Dixon Community and tracked northeast into western Grady County. Debris was scattered over a wide area. Four persons were injured, one critically. Five homes sustained roof and window damage. Numerous trees and power lines down. One house was destroyed and eight others were severely damaged. A double-wide mobile home on Bell Dixon Road was lifted from its foundation and reduced to bits of debris in a neighboring field. Reported by the Decatur County EMA and Bainbridge Post Searchlight.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Climax, GA
F1 category
Feb 13, 2000
11:19 PM EST
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed several homes, and downed trees and power lines at the intersection of CR 97 and CR 262. One person was injured by flying debris. Decatur County was declared a federal disaster area. Reported by the Decatur County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 NE Bainbridge, GA
F0 category
Sep 29, 1998
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief F0 tornado touchdown just south of Bainbridge on GA 97. Some trees and power lines down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bainbridge, GA
F0 category
Mar 6, 1996
7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Eldorendo, GA
F1 category
Nov 11, 1995
11:08 AM EST
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Spring Creek and Airport Road causing structural damage to several residences.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bainbridge, GA
F2 category
Apr 18, 1988
7:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Decatur County, GA
Decatur County · 8,717 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 · County

Decatur County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,118
Households10,474
Housing units13,106
Income
Median household income$50,485
$100k+ households31.6%
$150k+ households8.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,717
Attached single-family41
Small multifamily1,412
Large multifamily214
Mobile homes2,668
Housing mix
Single-family share66.5%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share12.4%
Mobile-home share20.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,478
Renter-occupied3,996
Vacant units2,632
Home value & age
Median home value$146,200
Owner homes $300k+13.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1987
Older-home share39.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,515
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 222 wind, and 29 tornado reports in Decatur County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Decatur County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Decatur County is 2.75″. It was reported near Bainbridge, GA on December 29, 1983.

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

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

I am selling a home in Decatur 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 Decatur County address?

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