Hail in 30517 (Braselton) on September 5, 2026
Zip code 30517 (Braselton, Jackson County) took hail on September 5, 2026: the radar estimate peaked at 1.38 inches, half dollar size. That ranks 1st of 3 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30517 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 38 days ago. Most policies require prompt notice of a loss, so if you suspect damage, get the roof inspected now and use September 5, 2026 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home.
National Weather Service reports in 30517
- 1 SE Chestnut Mountain: wind
- Road Atlanta-Lanier Spe: wind
- 1 E Road Atlanta-Lanier: wind
Nearby zip codes on September 5, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30548 | Hoschton | no radar estimate |
| 30575 | Talmo | 1.02 in (quarter size) |
| 30011 | Auburn | no radar estimate |
| 30567 | Pendergrass | 0.81 in (penny size) |
| 30542 | Flowery Branch | 0.57 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30507 | Gainesville | 1.28 in (half dollar size) |
| 30566 | Oakwood | no radar estimate |
| 30519 | Buford | no radar estimate |
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Previous hail day in 30517: April 10, 2025
Full hail history for 30517 · The September 5, 2026 storm across North Georgia · Braselton hail history · Jackson 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.