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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pierce County, GA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pierce County, GA from July 26, 1956 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
120
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Pierce County, GA · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 13, 2026
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL RELAYED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
1.75″hail
Mar 20, 2018 6:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAILOBSERVED IN BRISTOL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, GA
2.00″hail
Mar 20, 2018 6:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIDESPREAD HAIL ABOUT HEN EGG SIZE NEAR BLACKSHEAR... GA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
1.75″hail
Jun 4, 2012 1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was observed in Mershon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Mershon, GA
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2012 7:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter size hail northeast of Blackshear.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW Owen, GA
0.88″hail
Mar 27, 2011 1:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at 5871 East Main Street near downtown Patterson.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Patterson, GA
0.75″hail
Jun 13, 2010 3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny size hail on Highway 84 just outside of the Blackshear city limits.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Blackshear, GA
1.00″hail
May 21, 2010 4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Mershon along Highway 32.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Mershon, GA
1.25″hail
May 16, 2009 5:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail occurred near Hoboken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.01 SSE Owen, GA
0.75″hail
May 16, 2009 4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail near Patterson on Highway 32.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 NW Patterson, GA
0.75″hail
Apr 5, 2009 2:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported penny sized hail in Blackshear.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Blackshear, GA
0.88″hail
Jul 21, 2007 7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported on County Road 202, 5 miles east of Blackshear.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.39 SSE Owen, GA
1.75″hail
Jul 21, 2007 7:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 40 mph wind gusts and quarter to golf-ball size hail on State Road 32, about 4 miles east of Patterson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.03 ENE Patterson Strip Arpt, GA
1.75″hail
Jun 11, 2007 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported penny size hail near patterson at 400 pm local time. At 438 pm the storm produced 1.75 inch hail in Bristol according to the emergency manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Patterson, GA
0.75″hail
May 28, 2006 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Blackshear, GA
1.75″hail
May 25, 2006 3:53 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.88″hail
May 24, 2006 4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Patterson, GA
0.75″hail
Jun 23, 2005 6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Patterson, GA
1.75″hail
Jul 15, 2004 2:40 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Patterson, GA
0.75″hail
Oct 21, 2002 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, GA
0.75″hail
Oct 21, 2002 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
1.75″hail
Oct 21, 2002 4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered ground to a depth of three inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: Offerman, GA
0.75″hail
Oct 21, 2002 3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, GA
0.75″hail
May 10, 2002 6:30 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: West side of Blackshear and in Patterson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.88″hail
Jul 16, 2000 9:25 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Blackshear, GA
1.00″hail
Aug 22, 1999 3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.75″hail
May 4, 1998 4:45 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, GA
0.75″hail
May 4, 1998 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
0.75″hail
May 4, 1998 1:35 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackshear, GA
0.75″hail
Oct 26, 1997 5:40 PM EST
Hail report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Patterson, 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.
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down across Gardena Drive in Offerman. The time of damage was based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2026 8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - Two trees reported down near Hobbs Street and also near Carter Avenue. Time of damage based on radar images.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2026 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of Powerlines down on the roadway at the intersection of Bowen Rd and US-84. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
May 23, 2026 10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the vicinity of Knox Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2025 6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large tree down and two powerlines down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2025 6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Multiple trees and powerlines down... time estimated from radar... location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Apr 27, 2025 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - Large tree was blocking Scuffletown Road... about 1/4 mile northwest of Highway 15. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Bristol, GA
UNKmph
Apr 7, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pierce County 911/Dispatch reports powerlines downed along U.S. Highway 84 in the vicinity of Patterson. Time of damage based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2024 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emer Mgr relayed report of power lines down and roof damage to building located along West Carter Ave and Gordon Street near Downtown Blackshear Georgia. Time est. based off Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Jan 9, 2024 6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of wind damage... carport blown off. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Sep 11, 2023 9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant Roof Damage Reported From Thunderstorm Winds at 330 Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Sep 11, 2023 9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline Pole down caused by Thunderstorm Winds. Corner of Nichols St. and Brantley Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2023 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Billy Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2023 11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Mershon Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Bristol, GA
UNKmph
Jul 22, 2023 5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of Tree down caused by Thunderstorm Winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Bristol, GA
UNKmph
Jul 22, 2023 5:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 SW Bristol. Report of Tree down caused by Thunderstorm Winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Bristol, GA
UNKmph
Jun 13, 2023 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area of Blackshear towards Waycross.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Jun 13, 2023 10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Steeple was knocked down at a church in western Blackshear. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Deenwood, GA
UNKmph
Apr 13, 2023 8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF DAMAGE TO HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Apr 13, 2023 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOME ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2022 3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIERCE COUNTY 911 WAS GETTING NUMEROUS CALLS OF WIDESPREAD WIND DAMAGE AND SOME STRUCTURE DAMAGE DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WINDS. POWER OUTAGES WERE ALSO REPORTED. THE LOCATION WAS APPROXIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2022 11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. POWERLINES DOWN DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WINDS AT OLD HOBOKEN ROAD AND CARDINAL DRIVE OFF OF STATE ROUTE 121.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
May 4, 2021 8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE PIERCE COUNTY FIRE CHIEF REPORTED OBSERVING MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND SOME POWER LINE WIRES DOWNED BETWEEN JESSICA LANE AND RALSTON ROAD SOUTH OF PATTERSON...GA AFTER 10 MINUTES OF HIGH WINDS FROM A THUNDERSTORM. TIME ESTIMATE BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Patterson, GA
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2020 8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN AND POWERLINES DOWN ON CASON ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF BLACKSHEAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
May 23, 2020 1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN PIERCE COUNTY NEAR OLD ALMA RD AND WEST HORSHOE RD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Apr 23, 2020 6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPROOTED LARGE TREE NEAR BEN JAMES CHURCH ROAD. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sunnyside, GA
UNKmph
Feb 7, 2020 2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIERCE COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN PATTERSON... BRISTOL AND BLACKSHEAR. ONE POWERLINE TOPPLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Feb 7, 2020 2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 203.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Dec 17, 2019 8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER RELAYED A REPORT OF TREES DOWN AND A POWERLINE DOWNED BY STRONG WINDS ON MIDWAY CHURCH ROAD A MILE SOUTHEAST OF US 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Blackshear, GA
UNKmph
Jun 20, 2019 11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF COUNTYWIDE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS PIERCE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Blackshear, 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 Pierce County
17 reports
UNKcategory
Jan 4, 2023 7:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED. DAMAGE TO SHEDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Bristol, GA
UNKcategory
Jan 4, 2023 6:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: START POINT FOR BRISTOL (PIERCE COUNTY) TORNADO SURVEY. NWS JACKSONVILLE STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THAT AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN PIERCE COUNTY NEAR DOGWOOD DRIVE... WITH DAMAGE CONTINUING EASTWARD NEAR THE TOWN OF BRISTOL ALONG WALKERVILLE ROAD TO THE INTERSECTION WITH EAST HORSESHOE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bristol, GA
UNKcategory
Mar 18, 2021 5:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 NW BRISTOL. EMA REPORTED TORNADO TOUCHDOWN OFF OF JUNE ROAD IN NORTHWEST PIERCE COUNTY. 4 TREES DOWNED. BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WITH EF-0 DAMAGE... ESTIMATED 75 MPH WINDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bristol, GA
UNKcategory
Apr 23, 2020 6:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED AN EF0 TORNADO IN PIERCE COUNTY. THE TORNADO STARTED JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 84 AND TRAVELED ALONG ST. JOHNS CHURCH ROAD AND THEN RIGGINS ROAD AND INTO THE MARSH NORTHEAST OF RIGGINS ROAD. PATH LENGTH WAS ABOUT 8.9 MILES AND THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 9 MINUTES... FROM 2:19 PM TO 2:28 PM. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF TREES DOWN... BILLBOARDS RIPPED UP... AND ROOF DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Sunnyside, GA
EF1category
Dec 24, 2014 12:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A low-end EF1 tornado damaged 7 homes, downed power lines, and snapped trees. The tornado touched down about 8 miles north of Blackshear along Walkerville Road around 12:50 pm. Low end EF1 damage was noted along the tornado path as it crossed Georgia State Road 121/15. Including damage to 7 homes, power lines and large trees snapped. EF0 damage was noted after the tornado crossed Georgia State Road 121/15, with the tornado lifting after an approximate 5.7 mile path near Spotted Farm Road and Songbird Place, or about 14 miles north of Blackshear. The tornado width varied from 60-100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.55 SSW Bristol, GA
EF2category
Dec 2, 2009 3:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down at approximately 1415EST in northwest Pierce County near Merson Road and Crump Road. Several trees were damaged and a farm shed had portions of its sheet metal roof removed. Winds here were estimated to have been near 70 mph or EF-0. The tornado moved northeast across several fields and encountered two small farm structures and a wooded area along Tiny Lane. The structures were completely destroyed with their contents strewn across the wooded area. Extensive tree blow down occurred in the woods with many pines snapped at 10 to 15 feet above ground level. The tornado was estimated to have been an EF-1 event in this location with winds of 110 mph. The funnel continued to move across fields next encountering wooded areas and structures near Scuffletown Road. At this point the funnel was one quarter mile or approximately 440 yards wide with winds estimated at 105 mph. Extensive tree blow down continued here with one mobile home destroyed and substantial damage to a wood frame structure. The tornado crossed the Big Satilla Creek at this point, and crossed into Appling County, continuing on a northeast track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.62 ENE Bynum, GA
EF0category
Dec 11, 2008 9:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near 1421 College Avenue destroying a vinyl storage shed. A more substantial wood shed next to it was undamaged and no significant damage to vegetation was observed in this vicinity. In this area the event was a low level EF-0 event with winds estimated near 65 mph. The system next moved over Burney Branch Lake which allowed the circulation to intensify with winds now closer to an upper end EF-0 and estimated to be near 85 mph. The tornado made landfall near 1101 Lakeview Drive where several trees were snapped. The funnel moved over several lakeside homes and their backyards in this area. A vinyl fence was blown down and a wooden child���s backyard play set was uprooted and overturned. At the northeastern edge of the lake the most substantial damage occurred when the roof of a dock was ripped off and blown onto the roof of a home at 919 Edgewood Circle. The home���s roof was destroyed opening the contents to the weather.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 SE Blackshear, GA
F0category
Dec 24, 2002 11:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and power poles snapped off near ground. Large trees down on power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bristol, GA
F0category
Jul 7, 2000 4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak FO. Damages a shed and chicken-house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Blackshear, GA
F0category
Jun 4, 2000 4:21 PM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Blackshear, GA
F0category
Jan 2, 1999 4:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Seven residents with minor roof damage, church steeple damaged and a roof was blown off a silo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Blackshear, GA
F1category
Nov 7, 1995 5:34 PM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Totally destroyed a mobile home in Bristol. Damage several homes and businesses. Path was not continuous.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bristol, GA
F1category
Mar 3, 1991 5:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Feb 10, 1986 10:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Feb 10, 1986 10:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2category
Mar 16, 1976 10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Jun 19, 1972 12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, GA
Pierce County · 5,467 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Pierce County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Pierce County have on record?
Our records show 36 hail, 120 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Pierce 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 Pierce County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pierce County is 2.00″. It was reported near Blackshear, GA on March 20, 2018.
A storm report showed up near my home in Pierce 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 Pierce County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Pierce 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 Pierce County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Pierce 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 Pierce County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Pierce 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 Pierce County, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Pierce 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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