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Hail history for Whitfield County, GA
30 hail reports in Whitfield County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 17, 2024.
Cities in Whitfield County
Recent hail in Whitfield County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Mount Vernon 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Whitfield County by year
When hail season peaks in Whitfield County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Whitfield County
186 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Whitfield County since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 5, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Tunnel Hill, Dalton, Varnell 6 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Varnell, Tunnel Hill, Dawnville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage a reported | Cohutta, Varnell, Dawnville 7 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Dawnville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Dawnville, North Georgia Spee 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Dalton, Tilton 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Five Springs 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 55 mph, a estimat | Dalton 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Mount Vernon, Callaway Mill, Toonnerville 5 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Mount Vernon, Tilton, Five Springs 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Whitfield County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).