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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Ellijay, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ellijay, GA from March 8, 1961 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ellijay, GA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ellijay, GA

29 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2020
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL A LITTLE LARGER THAN QUARTERS FALLING NORTH OF ELLIJAY... ALONG BMW DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Ellijay, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2017
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL OFF CONASAUGA RD NEAR HWY 52
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Pleasant Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2017
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL OFF CONASAUGA RD NEAR HWY 52
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Pleasant Hill, GA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail west of Ellijay.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tails Creek, GA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that yet a third thunderstorm dropped quarter-sized hail mainly on the east side of Ellijay. This thunderstorm was slightly weaker than the previous two storms which tracked across the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Ellijay, GA
2.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
1:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of large damaging hail from west of Tails Creek to northeast of Cherry Log were received from the Gilmer County Emergency Management Director, the public, and the Gilmer County 911 center. Quarter-sized hail was reported across the western part of the county from Tails Creek to northwest of Ellijay, as well as in Ellijay proper. As the storm moved into the northeast part of the county, the storm intensified producing golf ball to baseball-sized hail from just northeast of Ellijay to Cherry Log. The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported that baseball-sized hail caused considerable damage to vehicles along U.S. Highway 76/Georgia Highway 515 between Ellijay and Cherry Log, especially near White Path Road. Damage to homes was reported throughout the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Tails Creek, GA
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2011
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed golf ball-sized hail between Tailes Creek and Mountaintown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Ellijay, GA
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
12:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Gilmer County Emergency Management Director reported quarter-sized hail in the extreme western part of Gilmer county near the Murray county line, between Tails Creek and the Gilmer county line along Georgia Highway 282/U.S. Highway 76.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.55 ENE Tails Creek, GA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail in the southwest corner of Gilmer county near Carter's Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Talona, GA
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail in northwest Gilmer county. Radar data suggests that hail of similar size likely fell southward of this point near the Murray county line into west central and southwest Gilmer county as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NW Ellijay, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A deputy with the Gilmer County Sheriff's office observed quarter-sized hail in the Ellijay area. While hail the size of quarters was the largest observed, pea to quarter-sized hail fell for up to five minutes at one location near Ellijay.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Ellijay, GA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2006
10:59 PM EST
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An amatuer radio operator reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ellijay, GA
2.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
3:49 PM EST
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of large hail were received from the Gilmer County Emergency Management Director and the public across Gilmer county as a thunderstorm with a large and long lasting swath of golf ball to baseball and orange-sized hail tracked from the northwest corner to the southeast corner of the county. Extensive damage to homes and vehicles was observed across much of the county. The Gilmer county Emergency Management Director reported that at least 70 homes in the Cartecay and Ellijay areas sustained significant damage from the hail, along with at least 45 vehicles and two pieces of county fire fighting equipment. Quarter to golf ball-sized hail was reported from north of Ellijay to well east of Ellijay. Golf ball to baseball-sized hail fell across areas southeast of Ellijay near Cartecay. At one location in southeast Gilmer county where 2.75 inch hail was reported, the public reported that the large hail put at least 20 holes in the metal roof of a building, some the size of a human fist. Both the metal and styrofoam insulation were completely penetrated by the large hailstones. A three inch hole was discovered in the shingles and plywood decking on the nearby house. The hail storm tracked roughly along Georgia Highway 52 from northwest to southeast.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Ellijay, GA
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2006
11:15 PM EST
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Ellijay, GA
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
9:50 AM EST
Hail report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Gilmer County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Ellijay, GA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Ellijay, GA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were downed across Pleasant Grove Road near the intersections of Legion Road and Petal Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed across the 200 block of Letch Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
4:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree and power lines down at the 3500 block of Chatsworth Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree and power lines down along the 9000 block of Chatsworth Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Mountaintown, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Weeks Road at Weeks Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and powerlines down along Harold Pritchett road near Stillwell Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Mountaintown, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and lines down along Chatsworth hwy near Pinson Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Mountaintown, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines downed along Old Tails Creek near Westwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along Hwy 52 at Gates Chapel road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Mountaintown, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Old Tails Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were down and power poles were broken in the 1300 block of Old Flat Branch Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 200 block of Davis Road and caused major damage to the home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto power lines and across the 200 block of Corbin Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell and crushed a camper trailer in the 300 block of 14th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Ellijay, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A utility pole was broken on Chatsworth Highway at Wimpy Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Mountaintown, GA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Ellijay, GA

7 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2017
3:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN ON DALE COURT IN GILMER COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Ollie, GA
UNK category
May 24, 2017
3:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 7.4 MILES WNW OF ELLIJAY WHERE IT SNAPPED AND UPROOTED SEVERAL LARGE TREES. THE TORNADO WAS 30 YARDS WIDE AND TRAVELED .1 MILES BEFORE LIFTING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Ollie, GA
EF0 category
Apr 4, 2011
8:34 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in conjunction with the Gilmer County Emergency Management Director confirmed that a second EF0 tornado, again in combination with two brief microbursts, touched down approximately two miles north-northeast of Tails Creek almost simultaneously with the EF1 tornado that touched down southeast of Tails Creek. This tornado also had a path width of 1/2 mile with maximum winds estimated to be 80 mph. This EF0 tornado tracked 1.9 miles east-northeast before lifting. Again, several hundred trees were either blown over, uprooted, or snapped along the path of the tornado. The event likely consisted of two brief tornado segments either side of a longer lasting microburst. Six chicken houses were either destroyed or heavily damaged. A horse stable was also destroyed. Three outbuildings were also heavily damaged. No damage to homes was observed from this tornado.||[04/04-04/05/11: Tornado #2, County #1-1, EF0, Gilmer, 2011:004].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 NW Elders, GA
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2011
8:33 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia in conjunction with the Gilmer County Emergency Management Director confirmed that a brief EF1 tornado, sandwiched between two microbursts, had touched down in west central Gilmer county approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Tails Creek or just northeast of Carters Lake and traveled east-northeast 2.6 miles before lifting. The maximum path width was determined to be 1/2 mile wide with maximum winds estimated to be 100 mph. Hundreds of trees were either blown down, uprooted, or snapped along the path of the tornado as it traveled through the Rose Garden subdivision. Approximately 100 homes in this area sustained at least minor damage as large trees fell on the structures. Several sustained major damage. There were reports from Atlanta television media that several people were trapped in their homes during this event, but this information was not confirmed. No injuries or fatalities were reported from this event.||[04/04-04/05/11: Tornado #1, County #1-1, EF1, Gilmer, 2011:003].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 NNW Roundtop, GA
F1 category
Jul 1, 1977
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F1 category
Feb 18, 1976
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County · 14,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Ellijay, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,931
Households817
Housing units909
Income
Median household income$47,639
$100k+ households29.5%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached514
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily209
Large multifamily168
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share56.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share41.5%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied275
Renter-occupied542
Vacant units92
Home value & age
Median home value$277,600
Owner homes $300k+42.2%
Owner homes $500k+22.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1987
Older-home share40.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars673
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Ellijay have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 99 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Ellijay, GA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ellijay?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ellijay, GA is 2.75″. It was reported near Tails Creek, GA on May 26, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Ellijay — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Ellijay and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Ellijay — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Ellijay address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Ellijay — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Ellijay address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Ellijay — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Ellijay, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Ellijay, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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