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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Toombs County, GA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Toombs County, GA from May 24, 1956 through May 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
111
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Toombs County, GA · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last May 27, 2025
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL OCCURRED AT EZRA TAYLOR RD NEAR LYONS CENTER RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Santa Claus, GA
1.25″hail
Apr 5, 2017 10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL OFF SAM BEASLEY ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Toombs Central, GA
1.00″hail
May 28, 2014 7:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail at Gay Equipment Company.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 NW New Branch, GA
1.00″hail
May 25, 2014 7:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail in Jonson Corner.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.01 WSW New Branch, GA
2.00″hail
May 25, 2014 7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail the size of a hen egg north of New Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 SSE Stanleys Store, GA
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2013 8:22 AM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel to quarter sized hail at McClain Farms.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 NW Elton, GA
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2013 6:18 AM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail on the north side of Vidalia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNE Vidalia, GA
1.75″hail
Jun 5, 2012 11:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that golf ball sized hail fell in Vidalia for about 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Vidalia, GA
0.75″hail
May 22, 2012 2:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A University of Georgia research agent reported that hail up to the size of dimes fell in southeastern Toombs County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.31 SSE New Branch, GA
0.75″hail
May 22, 2012 2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that penny sized hail fell in southern Toombs County, stripping the leaves off corn stalks.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.74 E Cedar Crossing, GA
1.00″hail
Jul 5, 2011 5:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County 911 Center observed quarter-sized hail near Lyons.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 N Santa Claus, GA
1.25″hail
Mar 27, 2011 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized to half-dollar-sized hail across the northern part of the county near Vidalia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 W Vidalia, GA
0.88″hail
Feb 19, 2009 1:56 AM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail near Lyons. Radar supported that hail of similar size likely fell from south of Lyons near Santa Claus to south of Ohoopee.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Santa Claus, GA
0.75″hail
Jul 5, 2008 1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail in the far southwest portion of Toombs county, southwest of Cedar Crossing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Cedar Crossing, GA
0.75″hail
Feb 26, 2008 12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County 911 Center relayed a report of penny-sized hail east of Lyons.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lyons, GA
0.75″hail
Jul 28, 2007 4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail in the western part of the county near the Montgomery county line on Georgia Highway 130, just northwest of South Thompson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Vidalia, GA
1.75″hail
May 4, 2007 6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported that a very southwestward moving thunderstorm dumped hail for up to an hour across parts of north central and northwest Toombs county. Hail was first reported three miles northeast of Vidalia around 720 pm EDT and ended about three miles southwest of Vidalia near the Montgomery county line around 830 pm EDT. Hail ranged in size from golf balls northeast of Vidalia, to pennies in Vidalia, to half-dollars southwest of Vidalia near the Montgomery county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Vidalia, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 8, 2006 1:59 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs County Emergency Management Director reported half-dollar to golf ball-sized hail in far southern Toombs county south of Cedar Crossing. Golf ball-sized hail damaged at least 10 percent of the cabbage crop with an estimated damage to crops of $5,000 alone. The Macon Telegraph reported that nickel-sized hail was observed in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Cedar Crossing, GA
0.75″hail
Jun 3, 2002 5:05 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail on Georgia Highway 178.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lyons, GA
0.75″hail
Mar 12, 2002 6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Georgia State Patrol reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 22, 2000 9:15 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Toombs county 911 center reported quarter size hail near Vidalia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
0.75″hail
Aug 20, 1999 6:53 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
0.75″hail
May 22, 1999 8:10 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Toombs county 911 reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lyons, GA
0.75″hail
May 4, 1998 1:45 AM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
0.75″hail
Jun 1, 1997 8:25 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lyons, GA
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 1997 8:05 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vidalia, GA
0.75″hail
Apr 5, 1993 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 27, 1991 6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
1.75″hail
Apr 20, 1991 6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, GA
0.75″hail
Apr 20, 1991 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 at intersection of Hillsboro Cemetery Road and HWY 280.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Ponderosa, GA
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2023 7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Jones Street and Clifton Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lyons, GA
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2022 5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ALONG DIXON LAKE ROAD. BLOCKED ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Center, GA
UNKmph
Jan 3, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOMES DAMAGED. FIRE STATION NUMBER 1 DESTROYED. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Vidalia, GA
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2020 2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTING OVER HALF A DOZEN DOWNED TREES IN AN AREA SOUTH OF TOOMBS CENTRAL MOSTLY IN THE AREA OF US HWY 1 BETWEEN HWYS 56 AND 147 LATE MONDAY NIGHT
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Toombs Central, GA
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2020 2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE VIDALIA CITY LIMITS MONDAY NIGHT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vidalia, GA
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2020 7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A DOWNED TREE WITH POWERLINES ALONG ANDERSON CIR NE OF LYONS
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Ponderosa, GA
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2020 6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN WITH POWERLINES ON AIMWELL RD ON THE SE SIDE OF VIDALIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Vidalia, GA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2020 7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES WERE DOWNED ON HIGHWAY 1 NEAR H POWELL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N English Eddy, GA
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2020 6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A POWER LINE WAS DOWNED ON CHURCH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Vidalia, GA
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2020 9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GDOT REPORTING A LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS US HWY 1... NEAR TOOMBS CENTRAL
NWS Wind Report Location: Toombs Central, GA
UNKmph
Apr 16, 2020 10:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FOUR TREES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 178 AND CLIFFORED ROGERS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S New Branch, GA
UNKmph
Apr 9, 2020 12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS AROUND 100 TREES DOWN WITH MAIN AREA BEING ALONG HIGHWAY 147 NEAR US 1. THESE TREES BLOCKED A LARGE SECTION OF 147 WHICH IS A MAIN EVACUATION ROUTE FOR PLANT HATCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: English Eddy, GA
UNKmph
Apr 9, 2020 12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOME ON CLIFFORD ROGERS RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Johnson Corner, GA
UNKmph
Apr 9, 2020 12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN THE VACINITY OF HWY 178 AND HWY 56.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Branch, GA
UNKmph
Apr 9, 2020 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF 50 TO 75 TREES DOWN AND 15 TO 20 DIFFERENT POWERLINES DOWN BETWEEN GA-56 AND GA-147 ALONG HWY 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Toombs Central, GA
UNKmph
Apr 9, 2020 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOME NEAR COWARD FARMS ON HWY 56
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Toombs Central, GA
UNKmph
Apr 23, 2018 11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TOOMBS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED ROOF DAMAGE TO VIDALIA HIGH SCHOOL ALONG WITH A FEW TREES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 292 AND FOWLER STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Vidalia, GA
UNKmph
May 25, 2017 3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR THE WALMART SUPERCENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lyons, GA
UNKmph
May 25, 2017 3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FLAGPOLE BENT IN HALF AT BRANTLEYS MARINE AND GUNS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Vidalia, GA
UNKmph
May 25, 2017 3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES NEAR MEADOWS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. ALSO STREETLIGHTS ARE DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 280 NEAR THE HOSPITAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Vidalia, GA
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2017 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS TWO TREES DOWN NEAR GEORGE BRINSON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Cedar Crossing, GA
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2017 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS TWO TREES DOWN ALONG GEORGE BRINSON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Cedar Crossing, 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 Toombs County
11 reports
UNKcategory
May 9, 2024 5:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with Max winds of 90mph moved through the town of Vidalia. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted... some onto homes in town. Refer to public information statement for details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Vidalia, GA
UNKcategory
Jan 4, 2022 12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VERY BRIEF QLCS TORNADO HIT THE SOUTH SIDE OF VIDALIA AROUND 7PM ON SUNDAY... JANUARY 2ND. THE TORNADO DID THE MOST DAMAGE TO ONE OF THE VIDALIA FIRE STATION'S OFF OF AIMWELL ROAD. THE GARAGE DOORS WERE BLOWN INWARD AND OUTWARD ALONG WITH A PORTION OF THE ROOF AND SIDING PULLED OFF. DEBRIS WAS THROWN ABOUT 200 YARDS DOWNSTREAM FROM THIS POINT WHERE ADDITIONAL TREES WERE SEEN SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. THIS DAMAGE PUTS PEAK WINDS AROUND 75 MPH... AN EF-0 RATING
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Vidalia, GA
UNKcategory
May 26, 2017 3:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED A LOW END EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SE OF VIDALIA WHERE IT CAUSED SOME ROOF DAMAGE... BENT A FLAG POLE... AND SNAPPED/UPROOTED NUMEROUS TREES. THE TORNADO WAS 440 YARDS WIDE AND TRAVELED FOR 4.3 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Vidalia, GA
EF1category
May 11, 2008 6:35 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that yet another tornado touched down in Toombs county. This tornado tracked across far northeast Toombs county. This tornado was spawned by the same thunderstorm that produced both the EF3 tornado in Treutlen county and the EF1 tornado in northwest tornado. This tornado touched down in far northeast Toombs county, approximately seven miles northeast of Lyons, moved north-northeast toward the intersection of the Toombs, Emanuel, Candler, and Tatnall county borders, then curved to the east and moved into Tatnall county. As the tornado moved into Tatnall county, it strengthened to an EF3 causing considerable damage in the Cobbtown area of northern Tatnall county. The entire track of the tornado was approximately seven miles long, of which roughly 2.8 miles fell within Toombs. The maximum path width was 100 yards. Numerous trees were either snapped in half or uprooted along the path of the tornado in northeast Toombs county. No structural damage was reported or observed as the tornado moved through this very rural area of northeast Toombs county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 NNW Elton, GA
EF2category
May 11, 2008 6:20 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in extreme northwest Toombs county, approxmiately three miles south-southwest of Normantown. This tornado was spawned by the same thunderstorm that less than 10 minutes prior had spanwed an EF3 tornado, the strongest tornado of this event, just south of Soperton in Treutlen county, which tracked into extreme northeast Montgomery county. This first tornado in Toombs county was only on the ground for about one mile, but caused considerable damage. Four mobile homes were completely destroyed, resulting in three minor injuries and the displacement of seven families from their homes. A church also sustained heavy damage. Two brick homes were damaged as well as several barns, sheds, and storage buildings. In addition a tractor-trailer rig was overturned. Some 200 to 300 pine trees were also blown down in the area. The tornado path width was determined to be 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Normantown, GA
F0category
Mar 27, 2000 5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sight survey by NWS personel verified that a weak tornado briefly touched down along a 1/4 to 1/3 mile long path in southeast Toombs county. The storm destroyed a mobile home and 3 vehicles in an open area. Thirty to forty trees alongside the open area were uprooted or snapped off. The storm path varied 100 to 200 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Stanleys Store, GA
F1category
May 3, 1984 12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2category
Jan 12, 1975 4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
Jan 15, 1971 12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2category
Jun 2, 1968 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1category
May 24, 1956 7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Toombs County, GA
Toombs County · 7,209 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Toombs County on the Interactive Map
Report type
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Toombs 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 Toombs County have on record?
Our records show 32 hail, 111 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Toombs County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2025.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Toombs County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Toombs County is 2.00″. It was reported near Stanleys Store, GA on May 25, 2014.
A storm report showed up near my home in Toombs 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 Toombs County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Toombs 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 Toombs County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Toombs 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 Toombs County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Toombs 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 Toombs County, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Toombs 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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