Hail in 30728 (La Fayette) on August 20, 2026
Zip code 30728 (La Fayette, Walker County) took hail on August 20, 2026: the radar estimate peaked at 0.78 inches, penny size. That ranks 11th of 12 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30728 since October 2020.
What hail this size does to a roof
Penny size hail can bruise aging shingles and mark soft metals. Newer roofs often come through it, so an inspection is how you find out. That was 54 days ago. Most policies require prompt notice of a loss, so if you suspect damage, get the roof inspected now and use August 20, 2026 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home.
Nearby zip codes on August 20, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30753 | Trion | 0.69 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30707 | Chickamauga | 0.86 in (penny size) |
| 30739 | Rock Spring | 0.71 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30747 | Summerville | 0.87 in (penny size) |
| 30740 | Rocky Face | 1.29 in (half dollar size) |
| 30731 | Menlo | 0.56 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30736 | Ringgold | 1.31 in (half dollar size) |
| 30105 | Armuchee | 0.71 in (pea to dime size) |
Did hail hit your roof?
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Previous hail day in 30728: July 3, 2026
Full hail history for 30728 · The August 20, 2026 storm across North Georgia · La Fayette hail history · Walker 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.