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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Marion County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Marion County, GA from January 13, 1972 through June 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 31803 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
83
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Marion County, GA · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Marion County

24 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2024
7:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local business reports golf ball sized hail near Mill Pond Rd and GA41.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Draneville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2020
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED ALONG HIGHWAY 240 SOUTH OF GENEVA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Geneva, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Manager reported that widespread dime-sized hail covered the ground along Georgia Highway 30. Some of the hailstones were as large as golfballs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.41 WNW Draneville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Manager reported that quarter sized hail fell south of Highway 30 between Buena Vista and Preston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Church Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
3:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Draneville local store reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Draneville, GA
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2012
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Manager reported that dime to penny sized hail fell south of Buena Vista.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 WSW Draneville, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail near Oakland. WSR-88D radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely continued to a point a few miles east-northeast of Oakland near the Taylor county line and the city of Mauk.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oakland, GA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
9:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny to quarter-sized hail south of Buena Vista in the Draneville community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
7:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in the Buena Vista area.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Buena Vista, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
11:30 AM EST
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail. Several large limbs were also broken out of oak trees in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Draneville, GA
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2006
9:48 PM EST
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Brantley, GA
1.00″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
1:25 PM EST
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Management Director, the public, and the county police reported an extensive period of hail ranging in size from pennies to quarters across the north part of the county from Brantley, to Five Points, to Tazewell. The hail covered the ground at some locations and vehicle windshields were cracked. Hail fell for as long as 20 minutes at some locations.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brantley, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Five Pts, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
7:15 PM EST
Hail report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Marion county 911 center reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buena Vista, 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 Marion County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports large tree down near the intersection of Oochee Bottom Road and Highway 137.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house at intersection of E6th Ave and Depot Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Geneva Rd and Putville St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
May 7, 2026
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 3 W Draneville. Major damage to a barn near the intersection of Slaughter Rd and GA Hwy 41.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Draneville, GA
60 mph
Mar 12, 2026
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Oakland, GA
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a powerline at the intersection of Murray Farm Road and Flem Smith Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along Hwy 26 near the intersection of Firetower Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree down along Highway 137 near Tazewell.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tazewell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a power line on Murray Farm Rd and caused a fire in a wooded area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Brantley Rd and Hwy 352.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brantley, GA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down in NE portion of Marion county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Mauk, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on HWY 41 near Brantley Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Brantley, GA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
11:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Dr. Deryl Hart Road between Harold Harris Road and Barwick Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Tazewell, GA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWERLINE DOWN IN BUENA VISTA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buena Vista, GA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2022
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT 41 S AND HAY ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Church Hill, 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 Marion County

8 reports
EF1 category
Nov 23, 2014
3:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team found that the EF-1 tornado that touched down in Chattahoochee County crossed the northwest corner of Marion County. The tornado crossed into Marion County near County Road 65 and traveled northeast for around one half mile before it crossed Upatoi Creek into Talbot County. Maximum wind speeds were around 100 MPH with mainly damage to trees. [11/23/14: Tornado #3, County #2-3, EF1, Chattahoochee-Marion-Talbot, 2014:020].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.19 W Juniper, GA
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2009
12:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Marion County Emergency Management Director reported that an EF0 tornado touched down in eastern Marion county, approximately two miles northwest of Putnam, and traveled east-northeast into extreme western Schley county before lifting. The total path length of the tornado was around two miles. The maximum path width was 100 yards. Within Marion county, one tin outbuilding was destroyed and patio furniture was overturned. Some trees were also down in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .9 NW Putnam, GA
EF0 category
Feb 17, 2008
5:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aerial and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that the EF0 tornado that originated in Stewart county and then tracked through Chattahoochee county, continued into Marion county. The tornado entered Marion county about three miles northwest of Union, where Georgia Highway 137 touches the Chattahoochee county line. The tornado then continued on an east-northeastward track across the county exiting into Taylor county across Georgia Highway 127/240C, about one mile south of Mauk. The tornado passed about fives miles north of the county seat, Buena Vista, crossing Georgia Highway 41 at that point. The tornado had a estimated tornado path length was approximately 18 miles with a maximum path width of 100 yards. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the spotty damage path of the tornado, including several large trees which were uprooted at the Johnson Cemetery. The most significant damage occurred to a manufactured home, which was heavily damaged, in the northeast part of the county near Five Points on Johnson Cemetery Road, just off Georgia Highway 240, or about two miles south of Mauk. The home was destroyed and a large barn behind the home suffered significant damage as well. The adjacent mobile home also sustained some damage. No injuries were reported within the county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.5 WSW Brantley, GA
EF1 category
Mar 1, 2007
10:52 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, GA concluded that an EF1 tornado had touched down approximately two miles north-northeast of Oakland in far northern Marion county and tracked northeast to a point about five miles northeast of Oakland in far northeast Marion county. The path length of the tornado was about 2.5 miles long with a maximum path width of 100 yards. The tornado roughly paralleled Fort Perry Road. Numerous trees were snapped off and a few were uprooted. One barn was destroyed and another had metal sheeting stripped off its roof. A mobile home was shifted off its foundation and one home lost a porch roof. Several fences were damaged by the wind or downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Oakland, GA
F1 category
Nov 21, 1997
9:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: West of Draneville, nearly 50 trees were knocked down and several grain silos and out-buildings were damaged. A church just southeast of Draneville on highway 30 was destroyed. Its roof was blown into a nearby orchard, where 116 pecan trees were also destroyed. The roof of a youth center was lifted off. A gas station/grocery store sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Draneville, GA
F0 category
May 3, 1984
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
UNK category
Feb 24, 1977
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Jan 13, 1972
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Marion County, GA
Marion County · 1,860 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

Marion County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,474
Households2,950
Housing units3,541
Income
Median household income$50,484
$100k+ households25.5%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,860
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily94
Large multifamily171
Mobile homes1,391
Housing mix
Single-family share52.5%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share7.5%
Mobile-home share39.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,273
Renter-occupied677
Vacant units591
Home value & age
Median home value$122,100
Owner homes $300k+13.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1993
Older-home share30.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,788
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Marion County

31803 90
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31824 52
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 83 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Marion County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Marion County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Marion County is 1.75″. It was reported near Draneville, GA on March 15, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Marion 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 Marion County address?

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