Hail on August 5, 2026
NOAA radar estimated hail up to 1.12 inches (quarter size) across North Georgia on August 5, 2026, with the largest stones over McDonough, Covington, Jackson and nearby. 5 zip codes show an estimated maximum of three quarters of an inch or more.
Did hail hit your roof?
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Zip codes in the swath
| Zip | City | County | Est. max hail | Area at 1 in+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30252 | McDonough | Henry | 1.12 in (quarter size) | 3% |
| 30016 | Covington | Newton | 1.07 in (quarter size) | 2% |
| 30233 | Jackson | Butts | 1.06 in (quarter size) | 1% |
| 30054 | Oxford | Newton | 0.94 in (penny size) | 0% |
| 30125 | Cedartown | Polk | 0.90 in (penny size) | 0% |
| 30624 | Bowman | Elbert | 0.67 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30629 | Comer | Madison | 0.67 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30013 | Conyers | Rockdale | 0.66 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30519 | Buford | Gwinnett | 0.63 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30621 | Bishop | Oconee | 0.63 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30248 | Locust Grove | Henry | 0.63 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30518 | Buford | Gwinnett | 0.61 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30731 | Menlo | Walker | 0.59 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30641 | Good Hope | Walton | 0.59 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30014 | Covington | Newton | 0.59 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30736 | Ringgold | Catoosa | 0.57 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30012 | Conyers | Rockdale | 0.57 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30642 | Greensboro | Greene | 0.57 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30263 | Newnan | Coweta | 0.57 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30024 | Suwanee | Gwinnett | 0.56 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30728 | La Fayette | Walker | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30533 | Dahlonega | Lumpkin | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30710 | Cohutta | Whitfield | 0.53 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
| 30747 | Summerville | Chattooga | 0.50 in (pea to dime size) | 0% |
National Weather Service reports
| Location | County | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 4 NNE Oxford | Newton | wind |
| 2 WSW Jersey | Walton | wind |
| 3 SE Gum Creek | Newton | wind |
| 1 ENE Rocky Plains | Newton | wind |
| 1 W Rocky Plains | Newton | 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.