Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Union County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 27 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 43 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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 Union 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 — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Statenville to 11 miles south of Stephen Foster State Park. Movement was south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
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 — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Glen St. Mary, or 17 miles north of Raiford, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Macclenny, Glen St.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“At 650 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hemp, or 7 miles east of Blue Ridge, moving west 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. 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.”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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 across Towncreek School Road and Misty Mountain Lane. (FFC)”
“Trees down across Moccassin Road and Wilmar Circle. (FFC)”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of Taylor to Glen St. Mary to Worthington Springs. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 120 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Alexanders Mill, or near Hayesville, moving south at 20 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 340 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Young Harris, or near Hiawassee, moving east at 40 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 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...”
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...”
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 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Jones Creek, or near Blairsville, moving east 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...”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Taylor to 6 miles east of Mayo. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake City, Ichetucknee Spring, Columbia, Macclenny, Fort White, Glen St.”
1 SPC verified storm report
“Public reported around 7 trees were blown down off of Deyton Road. (FFC)”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 307 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gumlog, or near Blairsville, 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... Blairsville, Young Harris, Gumlog, and Alexanders Mill.”
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 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...”
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Belmont to near Mcalpin. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near Sampson, or 11 miles southwest of Starke, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1015 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and thunderstorms along a line extending from near Taylor to near Obrien. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 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...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 215 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Track Rock, or near Blairsville, moving southeast 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...”
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 43 severe weather events in Union County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 27 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.
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