Hail in 30540 (Ellijay) on July 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026, hail reached an estimated 1.22 inches (quarter size) over zip code 30540 in Ellijay; about 3% of the zip saw an inch or more. That ranks 2nd of 14 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30540 since October 2020.
What hail this size does to a roof
Quarter size hail is the size most often behind roof damage claims. It can bruise shingles and dent soft metals, especially on roofs more than a few years old. That was 77 days ago. Most policies require prompt notice of a loss, so if you suspect damage, get the roof inspected now and use July 28, 2026 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home.
National Weather Service reports in 30540
- 2 WNW Ellijay: wind
- 2 ESE Mountaintown: wind
- 1 WSW East Ellijay: wind
- 1 WNW Ellijay: wind
- 3 ESE Mountaintown: wind
- 3 SSE Mountaintown: wind
- 3 NNW Ellijay: wind
Nearby zip codes on July 28, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30539 | East Ellijay | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30175 | Talking Rock | 0.70 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30536 | Ellijay | 0.76 in (penny size) |
| 30513 | Blue Ridge | 1.47 in (half dollar size) |
| 30522 | Cherrylog | 1.06 in (quarter size) |
| 30541 | Epworth | 1.47 in (half dollar size) |
| 30705 | Chatsworth | 1.09 in (quarter size) |
| 30734 | Ranger | no radar estimate |
Know what your roof took
Radar shows where hail fell, not what it did to your shingles. Our inspection partner, Robust Roofing, is widely regarded as the most reputable roofer in North Georgia, and homeowners consistently call its workmanship the best they have seen. If this storm hit your roof, Robust Roofing is the best choice: a free inspection with photos of every slope and the soft metals, and a claim handled start to finish. Homeowners in Ellijay (30540) get a free inspection with photos and a straight answer. Read Robust Roofing's guide to this storm.
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Previous hail day in 30540: July 17, 2026 · Next hail day in 30540: August 7, 2026
Full hail history for 30540 · The July 28, 2026 storm across North Georgia · Ellijay hail history · Gilmer 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.