Murray County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Murray County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 18 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 29 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 11 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Murray County
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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.
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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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1046 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Red Clay State Park to Dalton, and moving east 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 1018 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Apison to near Naomi, and moving east 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1236 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Tilton, or 8 miles south of Dalton, moving east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 406 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Subligna, or 7 miles northeast of Summerville, moving east at 20 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 243 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Dalton. 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... Dalton, Ringgold, Varnell, Tunnel Hill, Mill Creek, Dawnville, and Rocky Face.”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 654 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jones Mill, or 12 miles southwest of Ducktown, moving west at 10 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... Conasauga Lake, Colwell, Cohutta Wilderness, and Jones Mill.”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Eton SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“At least one tree down near the intersection of Hawks Way and Eagles Way. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Eton SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree downed... time estimated from radar. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Chatsworth SPC verified report
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 430 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Noble to Dalton to near Sonoraville, and moving northeast 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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.”
“At 648 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Chatsworth, moving east at 55 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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...”
“At 458 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Beaverdale, or 9 miles northwest of Chatsworth, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Murray County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Murray County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 29 severe weather events in Murray County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Murray County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.