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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Effingham County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Effingham County, GA from October 27, 1972 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31312 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
108
Wind Reports
386
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Effingham County, GA · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Effingham County

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0.25″ hail
Jul 30, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reported pea-sized hail on the 300th block of fifth street.
NWS Hail Report Location: Meldrim, GA
1.50″ hail
May 26, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported ping pong ball size hail near Highway 21 at Old Augusta Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Meinhard, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at Guyton Rd and Courthouse Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Guyton, GA
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2024
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Effingham County Emergency Management relayed report of ping pong ball size hail in Clyo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clyo, GA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2024
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter-sized hail reported at Dollar General store.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clyo, GA
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCAL BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED A PICTURE OF A HAIL STONE A LITTLE SMALLER THAN A GOLF BALL WHICH OCCURRED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HW-30 AND MIDLAND ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bloomingdale, GA
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTING QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL OFF SHEAROUSE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Bloomingdale, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2023
6:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Springfield, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, GA
2.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE YMCA IN RINCON GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Rincon, GA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, GA
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2021
2:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 17 AND MIDLAND RD. THERE IS ONE REPORT OF SIDING DAMAGE TO AN ADJACENT HOME. THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN. TIME WAS ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, GA
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2019
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED HALF-DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Stillwell, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2017
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWITTER REPORT OF HAIL SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTER SIZE IN THE STONEGATE SUBDIVISION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Meldrim, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2017
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT A BUSINESS ON STATE ROUTE 17 IN PINEORA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineora, 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 Effingham County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported power lines down along the 400 block of Creekwood Dr. Likely due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Eden, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along Hwy 17 near Shearwood Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Egypt, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Effingham Fire Rescue reported a tree down across Highway 17 near Egypt Ardmore Road. Tree was blocking both lanes. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Egypt, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree fell into power lines and caused the power lines to break away from the power pole. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ebenezer, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree 10 inches in diameter fell into Old Augusta Road and blocked all lanes. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree fell into power lines. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported power lines down in roadway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Pineora, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A two foot diameter pine tree fell near the intersection of Highway 119 and Reedsville Road. The downed tree blocked all lanes of travel. Time determined from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Clyo, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down across the road near 1980 Low Ground Road. Power outages were reported in the area. Time determined from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Marlow, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree on the roadway blocking all lanes at the bridge at Shearouse Spur and Pleasant Acres Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Springfield, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree fell into powerlines behind a residence... causing arcing and a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rincon, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree fell onto powerlines causing power outage and fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree over 20 inches in diameter fell onto railroad tracks blocking the railway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Stillwell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported power poles broken and power lines in roadway on Long Bridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Stillwell, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree in roadway blocking all directions of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: Guyton, 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 Effingham County

18 reports
UNK category
Jun 14, 2023
11:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service damage survey team found that a tornado touchdown just northwest of Guyton... GA and travelled southeast across the northern portions of the town before lifting near the intersection of Little McCall Road and Courthouse Road. The tornado is rated EF-1 with max winds of 90 mph. The preliminary track length is 7.09 miles. Path width is 280 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Guyton, GA
UNK category
Jul 9, 2021
2:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED FOR TIME. A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO NEAR STILLWELL... GA. THE TORNADO DAMAGE PATH LENGTH WAS NEARLY 2 MILES... WIDTH OF 100 YARDS... AND PEAK WINDS OF 105 MPH. DETAILED INFORMATION INCLUDED IN A PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Stillwell, GA
UNK category
Jul 8, 2021
2:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO NEAR STILLWELL... GA. THE TORNADO DAMAGE PATH LENGTH WAS NEARLY 2 MILES... WIDTH OF 100 YARDS... AND PEAK WINDS OF 105 MPH. DETAILED INFORMATION INCLUDED IN A PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Stillwell, GA
UNK category
Sep 18, 2020
6:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO IN SOUTHERN EFFINGHAM COUNTY WEST OF BLANDFORD... GA. MAX WINDS ESTIMATED NEAR 100 MPH WITH A TRACK OF 2.65 MILES AND MAX WINDTH OF 150 YARDS. 18 HOMES RECEIVED MOSTLY MINOR DAMAGE... BUT TREE DAMAGE WAS SIGNIFICANT. THE MOST CONCENTRATED DAMAGE OCCURRED IN THE CYPRESS COVE COMMUNITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Rincon, GA
UNK category
Feb 10, 2017
9:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT THE ONGOING TORNADO DAMAGED ADDITIONAL SMALL TREES BEFORE LIFTING JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 17 NEAR PINEORA. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 12 MINUTES ALONG A PATH 10.6 MILES LONG AND UP TO 300 YARDS WIDE...PRODUCING MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS OF 130 MPH AND ATTAINING AN EF-2 RATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Pineora, GA
UNK category
Feb 10, 2017
9:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT A TORNADO CROSSED THE OGEECHEE RIVER FROM BULLOCH COUNTY INTO EFFINGHAM COUNTY. THE TORNADO PRODUCED MAINLY EF-1 DAMAGE IN THIS AREA AS FALLING TREES PRODUCED MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A FEW HOMES AND CARPORTS JUST SOUTH OF ROUTE 119 NEAR ELKINS CEMETERY ROAD. HUNDREDS OF OAK TREE AND PINES WERE SNAPPED IN THIS AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Pineora, GA
UNK category
Feb 9, 2017
9:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC WITNESSED A TORNADO ALONG FLOYD AVENUE. THE TORNADO DESTROYED A PUMPHOUSE AND DAMAGED CARPORTS. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Pineora, GA
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
8:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 3.5 miles northeast of Rincon, Georgia and just northwest of the Georgia Power McIntosh Plant around 944 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately a half a mile before lifting at 945 PM EDT. This Tornado destroyed a water cooling tower, damaged another water cooling tower and several buildings, toppled two high voltage transmission towers, knocked down or uprooted several dozen trees, tossed tractor trailer cargo containers with equipment inside up to 100 yards. In addition, at the time of the survey one of the tractor trailer containers could not be found. A steel hoist roof assembly weighing a couple thousand pounds used to load and unload heavy items was tossed 100 feet. This tornado was up to 100 yards wide and had maximum sustained winds estimated between 120 and 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.71 NE Rincon, GA
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
8:34 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 1 mile northeast of Springfield, Georgia at 934 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately 7 miles before lifting at 943 PM EDT about 6 miles east-southeast of Springfield, Georgia. This Tornado destroyed three mobile homes, damaged three to four dozen homes, knocked down 15 high voltage transmission towers, destroyed or damaged 20 vehicles, destroyed numerous outbuildings, sheds, and barns. Five people were injured when the mobile home they were in was blown over and rolled a time or two. Another person was injured when they drove a car into a tree that had fallen across the road. This tornado was a quarter mile wide at its widest point when it crossed Ebenezer Road and had maximum sustained winds estimated between 110 and 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 NNE Springfield, GA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2006
3:37 PM EST
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey confirms F0 tornado touchdown 3 miles south of Springfield. Tornado path was near 0.5 miles long with a width of 50 yards. Track was near the intersection of Little McCall Road and Courthouse Road. Tree damage was observed with minor roof damage and damage to a carport. Winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Springfield, GA
F2 category
Apr 9, 1998
5:05 AM EST
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Bryan County tornado crossed the county line and weakened as it moved into a less populated area. Once the tornado moved east of GA State Road 17, it lifted. There were no further reports of damage or touchdowns from the parent supercell until the F1 touchdown reported just west of Hardeeville, S.C., which is approximately 12 miles from the last report of damage in Effingham County, Georgia. There were 40 homes damaged along GA 17, about 5 miles south of Guyton. Six of these were mobile homes that were destroyed. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off 10 to 15 feet above the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Eden, GA
F1 category
Nov 7, 1995
4:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado started in Bryan County as indicated by 88D. Tornadic storm appeared to have diminished while still in Bryan County and then regenerated rapidly, just before entering Effingham County and then crossing Interstate 16. Tornado moved east northeast and ended about 1.5 miles east of Eden. No significant damage occurred in Bryan County. In Effingham County, two mobile homes were destroyed and roof damage to several homes and numerous trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
May 3, 1984
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Apr 8, 1980
5:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Feb 1, 1976
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Effingham County, GA
Effingham County · 18,797 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

Effingham County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population67,265
Households23,555
Housing units25,256
Income
Median household income$85,465
$100k+ households47.3%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,797
Attached single-family326
Small multifamily831
Large multifamily811
Mobile homes4,379
Housing mix
Single-family share74.4%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share6.5%
Mobile-home share17.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied18,494
Renter-occupied5,061
Vacant units1,701
Home value & age
Median home value$245,300
Owner homes $300k+33.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built2001
Older-home share18.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars22,986
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Effingham County

31312 194
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31326 108
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31329 101
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 108 hail, 386 wind, and 18 tornado reports in Effingham County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Effingham County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Effingham County is 2.75″. It was reported near Rincon, GA on March 27, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Effingham 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 Effingham County address?

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