Hail on August 17, 2026
NOAA radar estimated hail up to 1.08 inches (quarter size) across North Georgia on August 17, 2026, with the largest stones over Ellijay. 2 zip codes 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+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30540 | Ellijay | Gilmer | 1.08 in (quarter size) | 1% |
| 30536 | Ellijay | Gilmer | 0.97 in (penny size) | 0% |
| 30522 | Cherrylog | Gilmer | 0.74 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30546 | Hiawassee | Towns | 0.69 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30711 | Crandall | Murray | 0.64 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30656 | Monroe | Walton | 0.63 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30708 | Cisco | Murray | 0.59 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30705 | Chatsworth | Murray | 0.58 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30161 | Rome | Floyd | 0.56 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30124 | Cave Spring | Floyd | 0.56 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30019 | Dacula | Gwinnett | 0.56 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30747 | Summerville | Chattooga | 0.55 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30753 | Trion | Chattooga | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30728 | La Fayette | Walker | 0.52 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30052 | Loganville | Walton | 0.52 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30710 | Cohutta | Whitfield | 0.50 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
National Weather Service reports
| Location | County | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 1 N Kennesaw | Cobb | wind |
| 2 S Campton | Walton | wind |
| 2 SSE Nicholasville | Walton | wind |
| 3 SSE Nicholasville | Walton | wind |
| 1 NW Monroe | Walton | wind |
| 2 NNE Dawnville | Whitfield | wind |
| 2 WNW Marion | Gilmer | wind |
| 2 WNW Marion | Gilmer | wind |
| 1 WSW Ellijay | Gilmer | wind |
| 3 N Talona | Gilmer | wind |
| 3 WSW Ellijay | Gilmer | wind |
| 1 WNW Norcross | Gwinnett | wind |
| 3 SSE Rest Haven | Gwinnett | wind |
| 2 N Bill Arp | Douglas | wind |
| 3 SE Bill Arp | Douglas | wind |
| 3 E Seney | Polk | wind |
| 2 WSW Aragon | Polk | wind |
| 2 S Varnell | Whitfield | wind |
| 3 S Varnell | Whitfield | wind |
| 1 NW Cohutta | Whitfield | 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.