Hail on May 26, 2024
NOAA radar estimated hail up to 1.24 inches (quarter size) across North Georgia on May 26, 2024, with the largest stones over Chickamauga, Dalton, La Fayette and nearby. 12 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+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30707 | Chickamauga | Walker | 1.24 in (quarter size) | 11% |
| 30720 | Dalton | Whitfield | 1.15 in (quarter size) | 12% |
| 30728 | La Fayette | Walker | 1.15 in (quarter size) | 4% |
| 30721 | Dalton | Whitfield | 1.14 in (quarter size) | 8% |
| 30740 | Rocky Face | Whitfield | 1.11 in (quarter size) | 17% |
| 30705 | Chatsworth | Murray | 1.09 in (quarter size) | 1% |
| 30738 | Rising Fawn | Dade | 1.08 in (quarter size) | 3% |
| 30739 | Rock Spring | Walker | 1.07 in (quarter size) | 2% |
| 30746 | Sugar Valley | Whitfield | 1.01 in (quarter size) | 2% |
| 30752 | Trenton | Dade | 0.91 in (penny size) | 0% |
| 30736 | Ringgold | Catoosa | 0.88 in (penny size) | 0% |
| 30735 | Resaca | Gordon | 0.84 in (penny size) | 0% |
| 30145 | Kingston | Bartow | 0.72 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30165 | Rome | Floyd | 0.69 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30755 | Tunnel Hill | Catoosa | 0.68 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30540 | Ellijay | Gilmer | 0.66 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30103 | Adairsville | Bartow | 0.65 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30730 | Lyerly | Chattooga | 0.64 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30757 | Wildwood | Dade | 0.61 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30747 | Summerville | Chattooga | 0.61 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30161 | Rome | Floyd | 0.57 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30143 | Jasper | Pickens | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30175 | Talking Rock | Pickens | 0.53 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30572 | Suches | Union | 0.52 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
No National Weather Service ground reports were logged in these zip codes for this date. Radar estimates are the best record available.
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.