Warrenton, GA Hail Storm – September 2026

Warrenton, GA experienced an evening hail event on September 5, 2026, producing stones up to 1.66 inches and prompting multiple NWS warnings across the metro area.

What Happened

Storm activity began in the early evening and moved through Warrenton between 6:29 PM and 8:41 PM EDT. The NWS issued seven separate warnings tied to this storm. Each warning listed hail potential and was issued as NWS warning only for the listed size. Alerts recorded for the Warrenton area:

• September 5 · 6:29 PM EDT – 1.00 in hail – NWS warning only
• September 5 · 7:06 PM EDT – 0.75 in hail – NWS warning only
• September 5 · 7:12 PM EDT – 0.75 in hail – NWS warning only
• September 5 · 7:15 PM EDT – 1.00 in hail – NWS warning only
• September 5 · 7:27 PM EDT – 1.00 in hail – NWS warning only
• September 5 · 8:01 PM EDT – 1.00 in hail – NWS warning only
• September 5 · 8:41 PM EDT – 0.75 in hail – NWS warning only

Radar returns showed hail signatures coincident with the warning times and storm motion. The event is concluded in the Warrenton area. Field crews and local observers reported scattered hail accumulations and surface debris consistent with an evening convective cluster.

Damage Assessment

NWS warning sizes for this event ranged from 0.75 in to 1.00 in on the warning products issued during the evening. Hail at those sizes commonly produces cosmetic and functional damage to exposed materials. In Warrenton, expect denting and paint damage to vehicle panels and bruising or granule loss on older asphalt roof shingles. Exterior HVAC condenser fins and unprotected skylights are also at increased risk.

Structures with preexisting roof wear are most likely to show shingle fracture or granule displacement. Glass breakage is less likely at these sizes but not impossible where hail was concentrated or accompanied by wind-driven debris. Document all observations with time-stamped, geotagged photos and note exact street locations for later claims processing.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize an initial visual triage of accessible assets. Photograph vehicles, roofs, and mechanical units from ground level and, when safe, from elevated vantage points. Record addresses and cluster patterns to estimate workload. Keep client communications factual and time-stamped; list visible damage, not assumed underlay issues.

For repairs, plan for dent repair on light-gauge metal and paint touch-ups on vehicles. For roofing, inspect for bruised or missing shingles and displaced granules. Temporary tarping should be limited to areas with immediate exposure until a permanent repair can be scheduled. Coordinate with insurance contacts and provide clear, itemized estimates.