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Gilmer County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Gilmer County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 31 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 55 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 20, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Gilmer County, Georgia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Gilmer County, Georgia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Gilmer County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Gilmer County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

55
Events (12 mo)
31
Hail
24
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
Sep 20, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 12, 2026 wind event near Gilmer County, Gilmer County, Georgia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 12, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Gilmer County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 745 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Blaine, or 8 miles west of Jasper, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 719 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Roundtop, or 7 miles southwest of Ellijay, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ranger, Talona, Hinton, Blaine, and Roundtop.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Saturday, September 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 545 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pisgah, or 9 miles east of Ellijay, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sequoyah Lake, Cartecay, Pisgah, Roy, and Fausett Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 511 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mountaintown, or 7 miles north of Ellijay, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ellijay, East Ellijay, and Mountaintown.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Friday, September 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down at Yukon Rd near Old Pleasant Valley Rd. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 3 ESE Talona

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 459 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Carters, or 13 miles south of Chatsworth, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 435 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tails Creek, or 10 miles west of Ellijay, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Monday, August 17, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 17, 2026 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 643 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Big Frog Mountain to near Conasauga Lake to near Fort Mountain State Park, and moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 849 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Dial to near Fairmount to near Subligna, and moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 102 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Ramhurst, or 8 miles southeast of Chatsworth, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“Emergency manager reported a tree and power lines down along the 9000 block of Chatsworth Hwy. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 2 NW Mountaintown

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 718 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Mineral Bluff to near Pisgah, and moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 620 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lake Tamarack, or near Jasper, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 935 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Higdon, or 7 miles west of Blue Ridge, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1136 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Roundtop, or 11 miles southwest of Ellijay, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 1102 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Rocky Face to Talona. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 459 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mountaintown, or 9 miles northwest of Ellijay, moving southeast at 5 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Friday, July 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 120 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mountaintown, or 7 miles northwest of Ellijay. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 127 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Roy, or 11 miles east of Ellijay. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 734 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Talking Rock, or near Jasper, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 328 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Dial, or 10 miles southeast of Blue Ridge, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 231 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Beaverdale, or 10 miles north of Chatsworth, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 158 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pisgah, or 9 miles east of Ellijay, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1150 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jones Mill, or 10 miles west of Blue Ridge, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Higdon, Colwell, Epworth, and Jones Mill.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 151 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tails Creek, or 8 miles west of Ellijay. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 140 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Roy, or near Ellijay. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ellijay, East Ellijay, Cherry Log, Pisgah, and Roy.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 458 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fort Mountain State Park, or near Chatsworth. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 455 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pisgah, or 8 miles east of Ellijay. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ellijay, East Ellijay, Cherry Log, Cartecay, Pisgah, and Roy.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 221 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stover Creek Shelter, or 15 miles northwest of Dahlonega, moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 831 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fausett Lake, or 9 miles northwest of Dawsonville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“A tree was downed in the 300 block of Fred Beasley Road. (FFC)”

SPC verified report · 2 S East Ellijay

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 347 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Ranger, or 12 miles west of Jasper, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jasper, Talking Rock, Fairmount, Ranger, Talona, Blaine, Oakman, Hinton, and Roundtop.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 17, 2026 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 751 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over McKee, or over Dawsonville, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 815 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Camp Merrill, or 9 miles northwest of Dahlonega, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 731 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Talona, or near Ellijay, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... East Ellijay, Sequoyah Lake, Talona, Cartecay, Roy, and Roundtop.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 718 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Carters, or 9 miles southeast of Chatsworth, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ellijay, East Ellijay, Carters, Talona, Tails Creek, Ramhurst, Oakman, and Roundtop.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 623 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Tunnel Hill, or near Ringgold, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 402 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Amicalola Falls State Park, or 12 miles northeast of Jasper, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Friday, February 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Elevations above 1500 feet may see wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens, Union, Towns, White, and Murray Counties. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Gilmer County, Georgia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1149 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Cherry Log, or near Blue Ridge, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

“At 1124 PM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Crandall to near Oostanaula, and moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind and heavy rain. Impact: Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gilmer County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Gilmer County, GA?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 20, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 55 severe weather events in Gilmer County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Gilmer County recently?

Yes — 31 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Gilmer County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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