Hail in 30252 (McDonough) on July 17, 2026
On July 17, 2026, hail reached an estimated 1.54 inches (ping pong ball size) over zip code 30252 in McDonough; about 4% of the zip saw an inch or more. That ranks 1st of 10 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30252 since October 2020.
What hail this size does to a roof
Half dollar to ping pong ball size hail commonly bruises asphalt shingles, knocks granules loose and dents gutters, vents and downspouts. That was 88 days ago. Most policies require prompt notice of a loss, so if you suspect damage, get the roof inspected now and use July 17, 2026 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home.
National Weather Service reports in 30252
- 2 W Kelleytown: wind
Nearby zip codes on July 17, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30016 | Covington | 1.28 in (half dollar size) |
| 30094 | Conyers | no radar estimate |
| 30253 | McDonough | 1.21 in (quarter size) |
| 30234 | Jenkinsburg | no radar estimate |
| 30248 | Locust Grove | no radar estimate |
| 30070 | Porterdale | no radar estimate |
| 30281 | Stockbridge | 1.21 in (quarter size) |
| 30013 | Conyers | no radar estimate |
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Previous hail day in 30252: March 6, 2026 · Next hail day in 30252: August 5, 2026
Full hail history for 30252 · The July 17, 2026 storm across North Georgia · McDonough hail history · Henry County
Estimated maximum hail size from the NOAA MRMS MESH radar product within the zip code boundary; estimates are not measurements. Ground reports from the National Weather Service. How it works.