Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Lumpkin County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 23 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 31 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lumpkin County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 735 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Low Gap Shelter, or 11 miles north of Cleveland, moving east 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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1108 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Oscarville, or 9 miles northeast of Cumming, moving north at 20 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...”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1155 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Vogel State Park, or 7 miles south of Blairsville, moving northeast at 10 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.”
“At 1033 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gooch Mountain Shelter, or 9 miles north of Dahlonega, moving north at 10 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.”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1028 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Jasper to Talmo, and moving southwest 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.”
“At 921 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Blue Ridge to Qualatchee Lake, and moving south 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...”
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down along Forest Service Road 28-1 in the Nimblewill areas of western Lumpkin County. (FFC)”
“Trees down along Apple Blossum Lane. (FFC)”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 250 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cleveland, moving southeast 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... Gainesville, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Clermont, Garland, Leaf, Mossy Creek, and Qualatchee Lake.”
1 NWS warning — 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...”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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...”
“At 235 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over McKee, or near Dawsonville, 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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 134 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Woods Hole Shelter, or 11 miles south of Blairsville. 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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1246 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gaddistown, or 12 miles northwest of Dahlonega. 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...”
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...”
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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 215 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Murrayville, or 8 miles northwest of Gainesville, moving northeast 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... Gainesville, Clermont, Garland, and Murrayville.”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“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...”
“At 1023 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Camp Coleman Lake, or near Cleveland, moving north at 25 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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 731 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lathemtown, or 11 miles northeast of Canton, moving east at 50 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...”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 745 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Garland, or near Dahlonega, 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...”
“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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 418 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Oscarville, or 8 miles east of Cumming, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: 40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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...”
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.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 31 severe weather events in Lumpkin County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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