Hail in 30601 (Athens) on September 20, 2026
Zip code 30601 (Athens, Clarke County) took hail on September 20, 2026: the radar estimate peaked at 0.79 inches, penny size. That ranks 4th of 5 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in 30601 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 23 days ago. Most policies require prompt notice of a loss, so if you suspect damage, get the roof inspected now and use September 20, 2026 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home.
Nearby zip codes on September 20, 2026
| Zip | Area | Est. max hail |
|---|---|---|
| 30602 | Athens | no radar estimate |
| 30609 | Athens | no radar estimate |
| 30646 | Hull | 0.56 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30605 | Athens | no radar estimate |
| 30565 | Nicholson | 0.91 in (penny size) |
| 30683 | Winterville | no radar estimate |
| 30607 | Athens | 0.89 in (penny size) |
| 30606 | Athens | 0.78 in (penny size) |
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Previous hail day in 30601: July 10, 2026
Full hail history for 30601 · The September 20, 2026 storm across North Georgia · Athens hail history · Clarke 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.