Hail in 30540 (Ellijay) on July 17, 2026
NOAA radar estimated hail up to 0.91 inches (penny size) in zip code 30540 (Ellijay) on July 17, 2026. That ranks 6th of 14 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30540 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 88 days ago. Most policies require prompt notice of a loss, so if you suspect damage, get the roof inspected now and use July 17, 2026 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home.
Nearby zip codes on July 17, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30539 | East Ellijay | no radar estimate |
| 30175 | Talking Rock | no radar estimate |
| 30536 | Ellijay | 1.01 in (quarter size) |
| 30513 | Blue Ridge | no radar estimate |
| 30522 | Cherrylog | no radar estimate |
| 30541 | Epworth | no radar estimate |
| 30705 | Chatsworth | no radar estimate |
| 30734 | Ranger | no radar estimate |
Hail damage hides from the ground
Radar shows where hail fell, not what it did to your shingles. For a roof inspection after hail, we recommend Robust Roofing, our inspection partner, known for honest answers, fantastic workmanship and claims handled start to finish. Robust Roofing is the best roofer to check a 30540 roof after July 17, 2026 because it gets on the roof, counts the hits, and tells you honestly whether there is a claim. Homeowners in Ellijay (30540) get a free inspection with photos and a straight answer.
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Previous hail day in 30540: July 3, 2026 · Next hail day in 30540: July 28, 2026
Full hail history for 30540 · The July 17, 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.