Lenox, GA Hail Storm – May 2026

Lenox, GA experienced a hail-producing storm on May 24, 2026, with radar-detected hail peaking at 1.65 inches in the early evening. The event concluded later that night after a sequence of NWS warnings and a dual-polarization radar detection.

What Happened

The storm produced six National Weather Service alerts between 4:13 PM and 7:23 PM EDT. Early alerts at 4:13 PM and 5:41 PM estimated pea- to quarter-sized hail and were issued as NWS warning-only messages. A later warning at 6:07 PM EDT carried a one-inch hail estimate. At 6:10 PM EDT dual-polarization radar detected the largest hail estimate during the event. A closing NWS warning issued at 7:23 PM EDT marked the end of the active warning sequence.

NWS warning-only alerts provided the initial public guidance. The dual-polarization radar detection supplied an independent, radar-derived hail estimate during the early evening core of the storm. The storm is categorized as concluded for Lenox and surrounding metro areas as of the late evening of May 24, 2026.

Damage Assessment

Alerts across the hail track indicated a range from roughly three-quarters of an inch to larger radar-detected stones during the early evening. Vehicles parked outdoors in Lenox-area commercial lots and residential driveways are most likely to show impact evidence. Look for round dents concentrated on vehicle horizontal surfaces and on the trailing edges of body panels.

Roofing exposure in neighborhoods within the NWS warning area at 6:07–6:10 PM EDT should be inspected next. Asphalt shingle granule loss and bruising of composite shingles are common with hail in this size range. Check skylights, solar panels, and vinyl trim on the south and west sides of structures, where damage from late-afternoon to early-evening hail often concentrates.

No spotter-verified damage reports are included in the alert sequence. If you observe structural or vehicle damage, document itemized locations, photograph scale with a ruler or coin, and record the nearest alert time from the NWS sequence for claims and contractor assessment.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and rapid assessment. Confirm that power and gas have been secured before roof or exterior work begins. Perform a systematic exterior survey starting with water-intrusion points, then move to visible shingle damage and skylights. Use photographs with timestamps tied to the local alert times when delivering estimates.

For temporary repairs, apply tarping only where shingles show actual breaches or where water entry is imminent. Avoid full replacement recommendations on visual inspection alone when damage is limited to granule loss or small bruises; document conditions and plan a follow-up rooftop inspection. Coordinate with property owners on scope and timing and record the NWS warning times that applied to the property in your work order.