Waverly Hall, GA Hail Storm – September 2026

A hail-producing storm tracked through Waverly Hall, Georgia, on September 6, 2026, producing stones up to 1.41 inches and prompting multiple NWS warnings and radar detections. The event moved from mid-afternoon into the early evening.

What Happened

NWS warnings began in the mid-afternoon. An initial warning at 3:06 PM EDT cited 1.00-inch hail within the warning area. Dual-polarization radar detected 1.00-inch hail later around 3:37 PM EDT along the developing core. The NWS issued additional warnings at 4:03 PM, 4:04 PM, and 4:07 PM EDT as the storm intensified over the region. At 4:39 PM EDT, dual-polarization radar indicated larger hail aloft, with a radar-derived peak of 1.38 inches. Warnings later in the early evening noted smaller hail sizes, including 0.75-inch reports at 5:06 PM and 5:55 PM EDT.

Spotter-verified ground observations were limited. Social media video posted and validated by spotters showed penny-size hail north of Prattville at 5:18 PM EDT; the submitter noted time and location were approximate. Those spotter observations coincided with the storm’s late-afternoon to early-evening evolution as the system moved through the multi-zone aggregate area that includes Waverly Hall.

Damage Assessment

Field reports recorded penny-size impacts north of Prattville with no NWS local storm reports of roof or structural damage tied to Waverly Hall. Radar detected larger hail aloft in the late afternoon, indicating the potential for pockets of harder impacts where the storm core passed closer to the surface.

On the ground, documented effects were limited to cosmetic and localized impacts consistent with small-diameter hail. No spotter-verified reports described broken glass, collapsed structures, or widespread vegetation loss in the Waverly Hall warning area. Given the mix of radar detections and spotter-verified penny-size footage, expect isolated instances of dented metal, chipped vehicle paint, and granule loss on older asphalt shingles along the storm track rather than widespread structural failure.

What Contractors Should Know

Focus inspections on properties along the reported track through Waverly Hall and the corridor toward Prattville. Start exterior assessments at the south- and west-facing elevations, where hail driven by the observed storm motion commonly accumulates. Prioritize: vehicle panels, exposed metal flashing, HVAC condensers, and asphalt shingles for signs of impact bruising and granule displacement. Document each finding with geotagged photos and include at least one scale reference per impact area.

For roofing crews, look for localized granule loss and soft-spot bruising on composite shingles that may not penetrate the roof deck immediately but can shorten expected service life. Metal roof inspections should check for round dents with matching spacing consistent with penny-size impacts. Log the roof age and prior condition to separate preexisting defects from storm-related marks.