Waverly, GA Hail Storm – June 2026

A hail-producing storm tracked through Waverly, GA on June 13, 2026, producing 1.67-inch stones and prompting multiple NWS severe thunderstorm warnings. The event showed repeated convective cells from mid-afternoon into the early evening.

What Happened

NWS issued five separate warnings for the Waverly area on June 13. The first warning began at 2:49 PM EDT. Additional warnings followed at 3:21 PM, 3:41 PM, 4:43 PM, and a late issuance at 9:53 PM. Each warning carried a 0.75-inch hail estimate and was designated NWS warning only. Radar detection during the active period produced a continuous hail swath across the metro that aligned with the warning polygon footprints.

Around 2:50 PM EDT, a trained observer reported half-inch hail four miles north of Glynn Haven. That spotter-verified observation occurred immediately after the first warning. Radar returns and the sequence of warnings indicate repeated hail-producing cores moved through similar corridors of the metro during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Damage Assessment

Public field reports for this event are limited. The single spotter-verified entry records 0.5-inch hail north of Glynn Haven at 2:50 PM EDT. No additional local storm reports listing structural failures or large-scale vehicle damage were recorded in the public record for Waverly during the event window.

Radar evidence shows a concentrated hail swath crossing populated portions of the Waverly metro. Where that swath crossed residential and commercial parcels, the most likely surface impacts are localized denting to exposed metal, cosmetic damage to siding and parked vehicles, and abrasions to unshielded equipment. The spotter report’s location—four miles north of Glynn Haven—identifies an early-impact point along the storm’s path. Public reports do not document catastrophic or widespread roof loss for properties in the immediate area.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections on properties along the storm swath through Waverly and in neighborhoods north of Glynn Haven. Begin with a drive-by appraisal to identify vehicles with hail dents and buildings showing visible siding or glazing damage. Follow with targeted rooftop checks on metal flashings, HVAC condenser casings, skylights, and solar arrays where present. Capture high-resolution, time-stamped photos and coordinate GPS-tagged notes for each asset inspected.

Safety and evidence preservation are critical. Assume wet and slippery surfaces while accessing exteriors. Use two-person teams for roof work and confirm ladders and anchor points before entry. For repairs, document pre-existing conditions versus new impact marks. When replacing or estimating, include secondary components most likely affected by localized hail – soffits, gutters, and condenser fins – and note proximity to the spotter-verified location north of Glynn Haven when filing reports.