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Hail history for Gilmer County, GA
31 hail reports in Gilmer County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 26, 2011.
Recent hail in Gilmer County
No hail was reported in Gilmer County in the last two years.
Hail days in Gilmer County by year
When hail season peaks in Gilmer County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Gilmer County
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Gilmer County since 2006, on 71 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage reported | Talona 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Talona, Ellijay, Marion 5 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Mountaintown, Ellijay 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Yukon, Ellijay Gilmer Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Burnett, Santaluca, Lucius 3 wind reports |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Cherry Log 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 55 mph, estimated | Santaluca, Town Creek 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Oak Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Roosevelt 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Flat Branch, Ellijay, New Hope 14 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 Gilmer 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).