Hail on January 12, 2023
NOAA radar estimated hail up to 0.79 inches (penny size) across North Georgia on January 12, 2023, with the largest stones over Clayton. 1 zip code show an estimated maximum of three quarters of an inch or more.
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Zip codes in the swath
| Zip | City | County | Est. max hail | Area at 1 in+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30525 | Clayton | Rabun | 0.79 in (penny size) | 0% |
| 30576 | Tiger | Rabun | 0.69 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30552 | Lakemont | Rabun | 0.68 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30581 | Wiley | Rabun | 0.63 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30104 | Aragon | Polk | 0.55 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30153 | Rockmart | Polk | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30523 | Clarkesville | Rabun | 0.53 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30178 | Taylorsville | Bartow | 0.53 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
National Weather Service reports
| Location | County | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 3 W SHARPSBURG | COWETA | wind |
| 2 SE ARNCO-SARGENT | COWETA | wind |
| 3 N MORELAND | COWETA | wind |
| 3 E CLAYTON | RABUN | hail 1.25 in |
| 1 N IRONDALE | CLAYTON | wind |
| 2 E GRAYSON | GWINNETT | wind |
| 1 SSE ARABIA MOUNTAIN | DEKALB | wind |
| 2 SSW PINE LAKE | DEKALB | wind |
| 2 NE NEW GEORGIA | PAULDING | wind |
| 3 NNE SWEETWATER CREEK | COBB | wind |
| 2 NW SIX FLAGS OVER GEO | COBB | tornado |
| 2 S MABLETON | COBB | wind |
| 2 SE AUSTELL | COBB | wind |
| 2 E POWDER SPRINGS | COBB | wind |
| 1 WNW HIGH FALLS STATE | MONROE | wind |
| 4 WSW MCKIBBEN | BUTTS | tornado |
| 1 ENE MCKIBBEN | BUTTS | tornado |
| 3 SSW FINCHERVILLE | BUTTS | tornado |
| 2 N STARRS MILL | FAYETTE | wind |
| FAYETTEVILLE | FAYETTE | wind |
Ground reports are observations from spotters, the public and officials. Most hail is never reported, so no report does not mean no hail.
What to check after this storm
From the ground, look at soft metals: gutters, downspouts, vents and the fins on your AC unit. Dents and dings there mean hail hit hard enough to bruise shingles. Granules piling up at downspout outlets are another sign. Do not climb on the roof; a free inspection settles it with photos.
Estimated maximum hail size from the NOAA MRMS MESH product, a radar estimate that can run higher or lower than what reached the ground. See how it works.