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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Tift County, GA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Tift County, GA from April 2, 1955 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
166
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Tift County, GA · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 7, 2026
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media reports hail up to the size of quarters falling near Omega around 6:37PM EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Omega, GA
1.25″hail
May 12, 2023 2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG 40TH STREET WITH A FEW PIECES SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Tifton, GA
1.75″hail
May 12, 2023 2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN THE NORTHERN TIFTON CITY LIMITS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, GA
1.00″hail
May 12, 2023 2:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN NORTH TIFTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, GA
1.50″hail
May 12, 2023 2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO OF HAIL ESTIMATED NEAR PING PONG BALL SIZE OFF 20TH STREET IN TIFTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, GA
1.00″hail
May 12, 2023 2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN DOWNTOWN TIFTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, GA
1.00″hail
May 12, 2023 2:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Tifton, GA
1.50″hail
May 12, 2023 1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF HAIL ESTIMATED AROUND PING PONG BALL SIZE FROM THE KELLTOWN AREA SOUTH OF TIFTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Phillipsburg, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 25, 2021 12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, GA
1.00″hail
Apr 24, 2021 2:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, GA
1.50″hail
Mar 3, 2019 9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ACCUMULATED QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZE HAIL ON INTERSTATE 75 BETWEEN EXITS 67 AND 69. HAIL ACCUMULATED UP TO AN INCH ON THE SIDE OF A ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chula, GA
1.50″hail
May 3, 2016 8:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE SPIKY HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 82 AND 319.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Tifton, GA
1.25″hail
May 3, 2016 8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE TIFT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Tifton, GA
2.00″hail
May 3, 2016 8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBLONG SPIKY HAIL STONE PICTURE POSTED TO WALB-TV FACEBOOK PAGE...ESTIMATED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES LENGTHWISE...BUT NARROWER IN WIDTH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 3, 2015 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported east of Tifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Vanceville, GA
2.00″hail
Jun 3, 2015 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture was submitted via social media that showed hail estimated at around hen egg size or 2 inches in diameter from Brookfield. Roof and siding damage occurred. Damage was estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brookfield, GA
2.00″hail
Jun 3, 2015 5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Roof and siding damage occurred due to very large hail in the Vanceville area. Damage was estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Vanceville, GA
1.00″hail
May 22, 2012 5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the Eldorado Food Market just east of I-75.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Fender, GA
1.00″hail
May 22, 2012 5:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A deputy estimated hail around the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Omega, GA
1.00″hail
May 22, 2012 5:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell east of Omega for around 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 E Omega, GA
1.25″hail
May 22, 2012 5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Omega for around 20 minutes. It completely covered U.S. Highway 319 and damaged at least 100 acres of watermelon, cantaloupe, and cotton crops. Crop damage costs were estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Omega, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 5, 2009 12:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was observed in downtown Tifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tifton, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 5, 2009 12:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in northwest Tifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tifton, GA
0.88″hail
Mar 28, 2009 12:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chula, GA
1.00″hail
Oct 9, 2008 8:53 AM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Tifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tifton, GA
1.75″hail
Oct 9, 2008 8:44 AM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported on 28th Street in Tifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tifton, GA
1.00″hail
Oct 9, 2008 8:40 AM EST-5
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Tifton, GA
0.75″hail
Apr 8, 2006 3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the Georgia DOT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Tifton, GA
1.00″hail
May 20, 2005 7:10 PM EST
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported by the Tifton Police.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Tifton, GA
0.75″hail
Apr 22, 2005 6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tifton, 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: Tree down with power lines down on Kell Road right at Jacks Auto Parts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Phillipsburg, GA
UNKmph
Sep 7, 2026 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees down in Tift county outside of Tifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fender, GA
UNKmph
Sep 7, 2026 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Line down in Tifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tifton, GA
40mph
Aug 14, 2026 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UGA station gusted to 40 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Harding, GA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Highway 82.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hillsdale, GA
UNKmph
May 22, 2026 7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees reported down in Tift county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tifton, GA
UNKmph
May 17, 2026 10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Loss of some roof covering and the side wall of a building collapsed onto parked cars in Tifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tifton, GA
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2026 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down in a yard along Chula Brookfield Road going towards Chula.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Chula, GA
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2026 9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Jacob Hall Road and Chula Brookfield Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Harding, GA
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2026 2:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: couple of blown transformers in Tift county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tifton, GA
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 11:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees along Jacob Hall Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Vanceville, GA
61mph
Mar 13, 2026 11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UGA03 Tifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Tifton, GA
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down and damage to mailbox near Omega.
NWS Wind Report Location: Omega, GA
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Harold Tyson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Vanceville, GA
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Forrest Lake area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Harding, GA
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Chula Brookfield Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Chula, GA
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 11:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Hutchinson Road near Zion Hope Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Hillsdale, GA
UNKmph
Mar 13, 2026 11:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Turner County EM reports a porch roof blown off a house on Whiddon Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Inaha, GA
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2025 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported in Tift county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vanceville, GA
UNKmph
Apr 29, 2025 3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of damage in Brookfield community. Numerous large tree limbs blown down. A mature pecan tree blew over and crushed a well house. Roof damage to at least one residence. Someone reported their next door neighbors shed roof was blown into their yard. Two flag poles of unknown quality were broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Brookfield, GA
UNKmph
Mar 8, 2025 10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down along Hwy 319 S and Mitchell Store Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Phillipsburg, GA
UNKmph
May 27, 2024 10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near intersection of Ferry Lake Rd and Club House Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Enigma, GA
UNKmph
May 27, 2024 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Ferry Lake Road and US Hwy 319.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Tifton, GA
UNKmph
May 27, 2024 10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on a power line on NB side of I-75 at MM 71... causing power lines to catch on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Chula, GA
UNKmph
May 4, 2024 8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of New St. and Lamar St. in Tift County Georgia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Omega, GA
UNKmph
May 4, 2024 8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Flatford and tyty Omega Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Omega, GA
UNKmph
May 4, 2024 7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Highway 319 and Kelly road in Tift County Georgia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Phillipsburg, GA
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2024 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tift County dispatch reported a tree down on the intersection of Ty-Ty Sparks Rd & Salem Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Excelsior, GA
70mph
Jan 9, 2024 4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Unionville, GA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2023 10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Mount Olive Church Road. One tree fell on a school bus. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Harding, 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 Tift County
21 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 15, 2020 9:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: END POINT OF AN EF1 TORNADO THAT MOVED NORTHEAST INTO THE COUNTY FROM JUST WEST OF TY TY GA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Ty Ty, GA
UNKcategory
Mar 6, 2019 12:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS EF-1 TORNADO DAMAGE WITH PEAK WINDS OF 95 MPH NEAR OMEGA GEORGIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Omega, GA
UNKcategory
Dec 2, 2018 2:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH WINDS OF 85 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN SOUTHEAST TIFT COUNTY NEAR TY TY SPARKS ROAD. THE TORNADO TRAVELED NORTHEAST ACROSS FLAT FORD ROAD AND KEITH FLETCHER ROAD AND LIFTED JUST AFTER CROSS TY TY OMEGA ROAD. A POWER SUBSTATION SUSTAINED DAMAGE. IN ADDITION... IRRIGATION SYSTEMS WERE OVERTURNED AND TREES WERE DOWNED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Omega, GA
EF1category
Jan 4, 2015 11:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In addition to several downed trees, there was substantial damage to the roof at a church in Brookfield. During their Sunday morning Service, church members quickly took cover under their pews when the wind became loud and their heavy front door was torn apart. The main damage occurred when the steeple fell to the ground. Several shingles were stripped from the roof, and two church storage sheds were destroyed. Miraculously no one was injured. There were several more trees down with this tornado than the first one, including large pine trees (2-3 ft diameter) and large magnolia trees. Max winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .57 NNW Brookfield, GA
EF1category
Jan 4, 2015 11:27 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado touched down. A portion of a screened-in porch was blown down, and a large portion of the roof of a small, old, barn building was removed. There were also some 8-12 inch diameter pine trees snapped at their trunks. Max winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.28 WNW Omega, GA
EF0category
Feb 21, 2014 8:29 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fairly narrow corridor of damage points began west of Salem Church Rd about 0.8 mi south of Hwy 82 to the WSW of the city of Tifton. In these areas, mainly tree damage was noted with some large tree limbs snapped and a few trees uprooted. This damage path continued ENE into the vicinity of the Little River, before re-emerging just south of (and along) Hwy 82 near some residences and businesses. The first area affected was a neighborhood of manufactured homes centered around a pond along the south side of Highway 82. Tree damage was noted just south of this with some snapped trees and limbs. One home that was sitting on blocks slid off the blocks and was blown approximately 20 feet. Most of the other homes had only minor damage. A chain link fence was blown down to the north on the south side of the pond, while two billboards mounted on wooden poles were blown down to the west right along Highway 82 (north of the pond). The wooden support poles were snapped. This was indicative of a convergent damage pattern associated with a tornado. Just to the east, near the intersection of Hwy 82 and Marshall Drive, two sheds were flipped and blown back to the southwest - further indicating a convergent damage pattern. Other light debris along Highway 82 was blown in a similar direction. The tornado likely then shifted its motion to slightly south of east, and affected several more businesses north of Marshall Drive and south of Highway 82. Security camera footage from a business in this area showed some swirling rain curtains before very low visibility in strong winds prior to a loss of power. A metal building under construction near the intersection of Carpenter Rd and Marshall Dr was damaged and partially collapsed. Because construction was incomplete, it likely made it easier for the wind to cause the structure to fail. As the tornado crossed Carpenter Rd it likely began to dissipate as damage began to get more sporadic further east by Highway 319. There was some tree damage east of Carpenter Rd, and both the Lowe`s and Wal-Mart to the south of Highway 82 indicated they had some minor roof damage with some AC units moved or tipped over. Monetary damage was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 SSE Hillsdale, GA
EF1category
Mar 2, 2007 12:42 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF-1 tornado touched down west of Chula. It damaged 20 homes, of which seven were heavily damaged and 13 suffered minor damage. The tornado also snapped and uprooted numerous trees before it crossed into southeastern Turner County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Chula, GA
F2category
Feb 14, 2000 1:42 AM EST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado crossed U.S. Highway 319 from extreme northeast Colquitt County into extreme southwest Tift County, just south of Omega. Twelve mobile homes and eight pre-fabricated homes were destroyed. Numerous frame homes were damaged, including some moved off their block foundations. Ten persons were injured. Numerous trees and power lines were down. Just northeast of Omega, a school bus was blown into a nearby home. Tift County was declared a federal disaster area. Reported by the Tift County EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Omega, GA
F0category
Nov 7, 1995 4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just north of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College causing no damage according to county Emergency Management.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tifton, GA
F1category
Apr 15, 1985 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Dec 5, 1983 8:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
May 20, 1980 8:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Nov 10, 1979 1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
May 8, 1978 9:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2category
May 15, 1969 4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2category
May 22, 1967 9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F0category
May 8, 1967 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2category
Dec 25, 1964 2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Mar 31, 1962 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Apr 8, 1957 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2category
Apr 2, 1955 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Tift County, GA
Tift County · 10,880 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 Tift 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 Tift County have on record?
Our records show 47 hail, 166 wind, and 21 tornado reports in Tift County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Tift County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Tift County is 2.75″. It was reported near Tifton, GA on May 24, 1988.
A storm report showed up near my home in Tift 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 Tift County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Tift 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 Tift County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Tift 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 Tift County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Tift 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 Tift County, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Tift 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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