Hail in 30536 (Ellijay) on July 28, 2026
Zip code 30536 (Ellijay, Gilmer County) took hail on July 28, 2026: the radar estimate peaked at 0.76 inches, penny size. That ranks 11th of 11 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30536 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 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 30536
- 3 NNW Cartecay: wind
- 1 NNW Cartecay: wind
- 3 NNW Cartecay: wind
Nearby zip codes on July 28, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30539 | East Ellijay | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30513 | Blue Ridge | 1.47 in (half dollar size) |
| 30522 | Cherrylog | 1.06 in (quarter size) |
| 30540 | Ellijay | 1.22 in (quarter size) |
| 30143 | Jasper | 0.70 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30175 | Talking Rock | 0.70 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30148 | Marble Hill | no radar estimate |
| 30177 | Tate | no radar estimate |
Know what your roof took
Radar shows where hail fell, not what it did to your shingles. When hail hits, North Georgia homeowners call Robust Roofing, our inspection partner and the most trusted name in storm restoration across the region. 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 (30536) 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 30536: July 17, 2026 · Next hail day in 30536: August 17, 2026
Full hail history for 30536 · 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.