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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Sumter County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Sumter County, GA from March 16, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
161
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sumter County, GA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Sumter County

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1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2021
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO A QUARTER SIZED IN DIAMETER WAS REPORTED ALONG HWY 30 IN BETWEEN BUCHANAN RD AND YOUNGS MILL RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Shiloh, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2021
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO A QUARTER SIZED IN DIAMETER WAS REPORTED ALONG HWY 30 IN BETWEEN BUCHANAN RD AND YOUNGS MILL RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Shiloh, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LEAST 1 INCH HAIL WAS REPORTED IN THE TOWN OF LESLIE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leslie, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2018
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED 1 INCH HAIL IN LESLIE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leslie, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2013
5:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail up to the size of golf balls at Patsy's Hot Dogs and Cool Cones near Andersonville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Andersonville, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
6:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Middle Flint Regional E911 Center and the public reported quarter to golfball sized hail north of Americus.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 SE Myrtle Springs, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail from Cobb to Lake Blackshear in the southeastern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cobb, GA
2.50″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of large damaging hail, ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs, were received from the public and the Sumter County 911 Center from across the county. While the hail initially began as quarter-sized hail is it entered the northwestern part of the county north of Plains, it grew to golf ball and baseball size as it moved across Americus.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.4 NW Plains, GA
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2010
7:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sumter County Emergency Management Director reported that hail of penny, perhaps slightly larger, fell in the southwest part of the county near Croxton Crossroads.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 NNW Croxton Crossroads, GA
1.00″ hail
Oct 15, 2009
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sumter County Sheriff observed quarter-sized hail in the Americus area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Americus, GA
0.75″ hail
Feb 17, 2008
6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Americus, GA
2.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
4:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Employees of the U.S. Post Office in Plains Georgia reported that tennis ball-sized hail fell in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plains, GA
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
11:34 AM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Friendship, GA
1.75″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
3:44 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SkyWarn spotter reported golf ball-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cobb, GA
4.25″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
2:54 PM EST
Hail report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sumter County 911 Center reported a large swath of hail across the north part of the county. Hail ranging in size from golf balls to softballs fell approximately five miles north of Americus along U.S. Highway 19. Quarter-sized hail was also reported in the extreme south part of the county from a separate thunderstorm cell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Friendship, 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 Sumter County

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports trees and power lines down near the intersection of Highway 27 and Frank Chappell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Plains, GA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down and some shingles blown off a barn along West Rockhill Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Americus, GA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Hwy 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Americus, GA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down at the 100 block of E Rock Hills Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Americus, GA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down. Several on or near mobile homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Americus, GA
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a tree and power lines down near the intersection of New Point Church Road and Highway 280.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Americus, GA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across McMath Mill Rd along with power lines down. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Americus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
7:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department reports multiple trees down along a quarter mile stretch of McMath Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Americus, GA
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department reports tree down near McMath Mill Road and James Hart Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Americus, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a large tree down along Taylor Street in Americus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Americus, GA
UNK mph
May 24, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports a large tree down along Taylor Street in Americus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Americus, GA
UNK mph
May 22, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports a tree and power lines down near the intersection of Salters Mill Road and Bonds Trail Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Croxton Crossroads, GA
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and a power line down near intersection of Mask and Brady road SE of Americus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Huntington, GA
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
10:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM operator reports tree down on house on Peppermint Way in Americus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Americus, GA
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at intersection of US-280 and GA-49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Americus, 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 Sumter County

27 reports
UNK category
Apr 6, 2022
7:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO MOVED IN FROM LEE COUNTY... JUST SOUTH OF COBB... AND MOVED NORTHEAST TO LAKE BLACKSHEAR. RADAR CONFIRMED BY TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Cobb, GA
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
5:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LIKELY TORNADO DAMAGE NEAR PINECREST DR AND SHARON DR IN AMERICUS. MANY TREES DOWN... SEVERAL ON STRUCTURES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Americus, GA
UNK category
May 23, 2017
5:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY ON 6/14 CONFIRMS AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN LEE COUNTY 3 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHVILLE AND CROSSED INTO SUMTER COUNTY ENDING NEAR LESLIE. MANY TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED AND 2 HOMES SUSTAINED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE. MAX WINDS 90MPH..WIDTH 100YARDS...LENGTH 10.7MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Huntington, GA
UNK category
Apr 5, 2017
5:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHWEST OF THE TOWN OF PLAINS GA ALONG GA-45 SNAPPING A FEW TREES. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NE CROSSING N CARTER FISHPOND RD AND CHAVERS DR UPROOTING A FEW TREES. THE TORNADO CROSSED GA 308 SOUTH OF PLAINS UPROOTING A FEW TREES AND CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A FEW HOMES. THE TORNADO WEAKENED SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING WISE RD. PATH LENGTH 15.1 MILES. PATH WIDTH .25 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Bottsford, GA
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2015
10:38 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey team found that a brief EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 MPH and a path width of 100 yards touched down in southern Sumter County. The tornado destroyed 4 large grain silos, throwing debris over a quarter of a mile away into an adjacent field. A nearby metal building had 2 doors blown out, however the farm equipment inside was not damaged. The tornado snapped or uprooted 30-40 trees including some in a large pecan orchard. [04/19/15: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF1, Sumter, 2015:006].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.55 SW Huntington, GA
EF0 category
Mar 26, 2011
4:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service and the Sumter and Crisp County Emergency Management Offices confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down on the Sumter county side of Lake Blackshear, approximately two miles south-southwest of Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park and lifted on the Crisp county side of Lake Blackshear. The tornado traveled a total length of 3/4 mile from Sumter into Crisp county, with approximately 0.4 mile of this tornado path length within Sumter county. The maximum path width was estimated to be 200 yards with maximum wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph. Within Sumter county, two homes on the west shore of Lake Blackshear were damaged from downed trees. A few docks on the west side also suffered minor damage. No damage was observed on the Crisp county side of the lake as the tornado lifted before reaching the east shore of the lake. Note, this was the first tornado to touch down within the Peachtree City, Georgia county warning area during 2011.||[03/26-03/27/11: Tornado #1, County #1-2, EF0, Sumter-Crisp, 2011:001].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 SSE Flintside, GA
EF1 category
Oct 15, 2009
6:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Sumter County Emergency Management Director confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down and tracked a little over two miles across the southern part of the county. The tornado touched down approximately five miles south of Americus near U.S. Highway 19. A grocery store on U.S. Highway 19, just south of McLittle Bridge Road, suffered a collapsed wall and roof damage. A large tree also fell on a forestry building near the location. A nearby home also suffered minor damage. The tornado continued to a point approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Americus or near Georgia Highway 377. Approximately 50 to 100 trees were uprooted along the path of the tornado. Some power lines were also down along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 W Maddox, GA
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
11:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet a third EF1 tornado touched down in Sumter county. This was a long-lived tornado and tracked across three counties, Sumter, Crisp, and Wilcox, for an approximate path length of 33 miles. This tornado touched down in far southeast Sumter county in the Cobb community and crossed Lake Blackshear into Crisp county about three miles east-southeast of Cobb. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 200 yards with maximum winds estimated at 100 mph. Within Sumter county, one home was destroyed and 45 suffered minor to moderate damage. The damage was largely the result of downed trees on the structures. Two to three dozen trees and several power lines were down along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Cobb, GA
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
10:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down in western Sumter county near the Experimental Station on U.S. Highway 280, approximately one mile northeast of Plains, and tracked about one mile to the east-southeast before lifting. The tornado was determined to have a maximum path width of 200 yards with maximum winds estimated at 100 mph. Wind equipment at the Plains Research Center measured a wind gust of 110 mph as the tornado passed nearby. This was the second of three tornadoes to affect Sumter county during the late evening of April 10th and the early morning hours of April 11th. Damage along the tornado path was spotty with many downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.52 NE Plains, GA
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
10:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down in extreme northeast Sumter county, approximately three miles east-southeast of Methvins and continued on an east-southeastward track for approximately 25 miles across extreme southern Dooly county and into extreme northwest Wilcox county before lifting approximately five miles north of Seville in Wilcox county. This was the first of three tornadoes to touch down in Sumter county the evening of April 10th. Within Sumter county, this tornado had a path length of about 2.5 miles. It was also apparent that this tornado was spawned from the same supercell thunderstorm that spawned two earlier tornadoes in Chattahoochee county. The maximum path width of this tornado was determined to be 250 yards with maximum winds estimated at 110 mph. Damage in Sumter county was mostly confined to hundreds of downed trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.93 E Methvins, GA
EF3 category
Mar 1, 2007
9:07 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia concluded that the EF3 tornado that first touched down in southeast Webster county continued to track northeast from the southwest to the northeast corner of Sumter county and then continued into extreme southern Macon county before finally lifting. The tornado tracked a total distance on the ground of approximately 40 miles. The tornado entered Sumter county about 4.75 miles southwest of Plains in southwest Sumter county and exited the northeast part of the county about 9 miles north of Methvins in northeast Sumter county. This was by far the most violent and devastating tornado of the March 1st outbreak. The tornado tracked roughly 32 miles across Sumter county with a maximum path width of 1.0 mile wide, which occurred in the Americus area. Damage within the city of Americus was extensive, although structures, trees, and power lines were down along the entire path of the tornado. The most significant damage in Americus was to the Sumter Regional Hospital, of which a significant portion was destroyed. Hundreds of homes and businesses in the Americus area were either totally destroyed or sustained significant damage. Hunderds of vehicles were also damaged or destroyed by debris and/or tossed about like matchsticks. The majority of the damage was within the vicinity of the Sumter Regional Hospital. Two deaths were reported at a home in Americus when a wall collapsed on a 43 year-old male and a 53-year old female. At least eight injuries were documented, but there may have been more.||Within the city of Americus, proper, there were 1235 total structures damaged or destroyed, including 217 businesses, 993 residences, 3 cemeteries, 10 churches, 1 fire station, 1 hospital, 8 recreational facilities/parks, and 2 schools. There were 75 structures (42 businesses, 31 residences, 1 hospital, 1 church) were destroyed. There were 148 structures (27 businesses, 116 residences, 3 recreational facilities/parks, 2 churches) with major damage. There were 331 structures (60 businesses, 260 residences, 3 recreational facilities/parks, 5 churches, 1 school, 2 cemeteries) with moderate damage and 681 structures (88 businesses, 586 residences, 2 recreational facilities/parks, 2 churches, 1 school, 1 cemetery, 1 fire station) with minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.7 SW Plains, GA
F2 category
Dec 16, 2000
9:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service disaster survey team reported that an F2 tornado first touched down at 9:30 pm EST 6 miles southeast of Americus, Georgia, on Henry Hart Road, midway between Georgia Highway 377 and U. S. Highway 280. The tornado then moved northeast at approximately 45 mph lifting 1 mile east of the Flint river at Georgia Highway 27 and Joe Stewart Road around 9:42 pm EST. The tornado cut a path up to 100 yards wide and traveled on the ground about 10 miles or 12 minutes. Although the tornado traveled through mainly rural areas, significant damage was reported. A wooden frame house was completely destroyed near the tornado's touchdown point on Henry Hart Road, while another home was damaged nearby. As the tornado continued along its northeastward path, five outbuildings were destroyed, three barns were destroyed, two cattle were killed, one large camper was overturned, one high tension power line tower was severely damaged, and a few temporary construction trailers were damaged. Finally, just before the tornado lifted, several chicken houses were destroyed on Joe Stewart Road. As a result, nearly 400 chickens were killed. In addition, numerous trees and power lines were blown down all across the county. There were no injuries or deaths reported with the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Americus, GA
F0 category
Sep 29, 1998
5:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A newspaper report indicated another brief touchdown by an apparent tornado took out a pecan grove on Georgia highway 49 near Andersonville. This would probably have been from the same storm that had hit near DeSoto about 35 minutes earlier.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Andersonville, GA
F1 category
Sep 29, 1998
4:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sight survey by an NWS employee and a newspaper report indicated a permanent structure home and several mobile or modular homes were destroyed in the Ferguson Road area. Debris was scattered several hundred feet.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Desoto, GA
F1 category
Sep 29, 1998
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Sumter County, GA
Sumter County · 8,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Low topped convection caused an apparent tornado in the Railroad Street area of DeSoto. Newspaper reports and sight survey by an NWS employee indicated at least 1 permanent structure home and 7 mobile homes were destroyed. Other homes were damaged by some of the hundreds of trees that fell. Several businesses were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Desoto, 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

Sumter County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,174
Households10,848
Housing units13,499
Income
Median household income$41,877
$100k+ households25.6%
$150k+ households7.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,122
Attached single-family101
Small multifamily2,602
Large multifamily359
Mobile homes2,300
Housing mix
Single-family share60.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share21.9%
Mobile-home share17.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,961
Renter-occupied4,887
Vacant units2,651
Home value & age
Median home value$122,300
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.1%
Vehicle context
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Sumter County

31709 78
Americus, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31719 54
Americus, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31787 38
Smithville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31764 26
Leslie, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31780 24
Webster County, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31743 21
De Soto, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31711 16
Andersonville, GA Hail, wind & tornado reports
31735 9
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 161 wind, and 27 tornado reports in Sumter County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sumter County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Sumter County is 4.25″. It was reported near Friendship, GA on December 28, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sumter 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 Sumter County address?

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