Marietta, SC Hail Storm – August 2026

Marietta, SC saw hail on August 4, 2026, with peak stones measuring 1.33 inches during a brief severe thunderstorm. The event produced an NWS severe thunderstorm warning for the metro area and concluded in the early evening.

What Happened

A severe thunderstorm moved through Marietta in the late afternoon on August 4, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a warning at 2:06 PM EDT for 1.00-inch hail covering the local warning area. Radar analysis and post-event reporting identified peak hail at 1.33 inches within the single reporting zone. The NWS product for this warning was logged as NWS warning only in its confidence notes. The storm was short lived and had a concentrated hail footprint over the city before diminishing to nonsevere showers.

Damage Assessment

Hail of this size commonly produces vehicle panel dents, paint chipping on exposed surfaces, and damage to soft roofing materials when strikes are direct and concentrated. No spotter-verified structural collapse or catastrophic failures were included in the NWS warning product for Marietta. Local property owners should anticipate cosmetic and localized functional damage to metal and vinyl surfaces, skylights, and any unprotected glazing where direct impacts occurred.

Document any visible impacts with time-stamped, geotagged photographs. Capture multiple angles of dents, cracked glazing, and displaced siding. Note pre-existing wear and material type for each photo. If insurers require immediate temporary repairs, retain receipts and photograph temporary measures in place.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections by roof system and material. Start with asphalt shingles in wind-exposed areas, followed by metal panels, skylights, and HVAC units with exposed fins. For each structure, record shingle granule loss, dent patterns on metal, and impact marks on flashings. Use a handheld hail pad or comparable reference to corroborate size when possible. Keep inspection notes concise and linked to each photograph and address.

Prepare repair estimates that separate cosmetic surface work from structural or water-intrusion repairs. Replace or secure damaged skylights and compromised flashings before completing cosmetic work. For vehicles and exterior equipment, recommend a detailed dent-mapping log and wheel-alignment checks where hail strike clusters are dense. Maintain clear chain-of-custody on photographic evidence for claims and for any future dispute resolution.

For a precise, radar-derived hail track and the paid damage zone overlay, consult the Strike Map.