Walker County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Walker County, Georgia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 44 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 67 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 23 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 Walker 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 121 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over La Fayette, or over Lafayette, moving southwest 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 Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 458 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fairview, or 9 miles west of Ringgold, 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...”
“At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Noble, or near Lafayette. 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" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 355 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over La Fayette, or over Lafayette. 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... Lafayette, La Fayette, Naomi, Linwood, and Noble.”
“At 321 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Chattanooga Valley, or 9 miles east of Trenton, moving north 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 314 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cooper Heights, or 7 miles northwest of Lafayette, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 823 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Stephensville, or near Trenton, 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 757 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Villanow, or 10 miles east of Lafayette, moving northeast at 30 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Rossville SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Public reports a large tree down near the intersection of Cottontail Hollow and Powder Springs Circle. (FFC)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Chattanooga Valle SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 735 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Boynton, or near Ringgold, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 317 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sulpher Springs, or 11 miles south of Trenton, moving south 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 Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 618 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near New England, or near Trenton, moving east at 5 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" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Beaumont, or near Ringgold, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Walker 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 Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
3 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 317 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cloudland, or 8 miles northwest of Summerville, moving northeast at 5 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1017 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Suttles Mill, or near Lafayette, moving northeast at 10 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" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 419 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cooper Heights, or near Trenton, 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... Trenton, Cloudland Canyon State Park, and Cooper Heights.”
“At 323 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fort Oglethorpe, or 7 miles west of Ringgold. 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" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Cooper Heights SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Villanow SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 558 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mill Creek, or 7 miles southwest of Dalton, 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... Dalton, Sugar Valley, Mill Creek, Tilton, and Villanow.”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 644 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Naomi to near Cloudland to Pine Ridge, and moving east at 55 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 720 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Lake Marvin to near Trion, and moving east at 35 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 0.75" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Chickamauga SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Chickamauga SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Rossville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Cooper Heights SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 505 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stephensville, or near Trenton, 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...”
“Several reports of trees downed in the town of Chickamauga. Time estimated from radar. (FFC)”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Chickamauga SPC verified report
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 403 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Trion to near Lake Marvin to Pinson, and moving north at 30 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 Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 611 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Everett Springs, or 11 miles west of Calhoun, moving north 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 317 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Linwood, or over Lafayette, moving northeast 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 307 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sulpher Springs, or 13 miles west of Lafayette, 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... La Fayette and Rising Fawn.”
- Hail 0.75" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 610 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Center Post, or near Lafayette, moving east at 60 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" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
3 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 540 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Orme, or near Bridgeport, moving southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 618 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Trion, or 7 miles north of Summerville, 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... Summerville, Trion, Center Post, and Subligna.”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1208 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Rossville to near Trion, and moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds 40 to 50 mph, pea sized hail 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1146 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Morganville, or near Trenton, moving northeast at 35 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...”
“At 1141 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Rising Fawn to near Little River Canyon National Preserve, and moving northeast 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 656 PM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Red Bank to Powell, and moving east at 30 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 533 AM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Graysville to Mentone, and moving east at 45 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" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1052 PM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Graysville to Center Post, and moving northeast at 45 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...”
“At 1041 PM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Chesterfield to near Sand Rock, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 724 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Mentone, or 8 miles northeast of Fort Payne, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Walker County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Walker County, GA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 67 severe weather events in Walker County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Walker County recently?
Yes — 44 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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