Roof insurance claims in Clarke County, Georgia
Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 12 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or larger somewhere in Clarke County, and 4 of them reached an inch or more. If you live in Clarke County and think a storm damaged your roof, start here.
12hail days 0.75 in+ since 2020
4hail days 1 in+
1.50 inlargest estimate (July 3, 2022)
72%of homes built before 2000
Recent hail days in Clarke County
| Date | Largest estimate in the county | Where |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | 0.79 in (penny size) | 30601 (Athens) |
| August 28, 2026 | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30606 (Athens) |
| July 10, 2026 | 0.89 in (penny size) | 30601 (Athens) |
| July 9, 2025 | 0.93 in (penny size) | 30605 (Athens) |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.84 in (penny size) | 30606 (Athens) |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30605 (Athens) |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.19 in (quarter size) | 30601 (Athens) |
| August 15, 2023 | 0.85 in (penny size) | 30605 (Athens) |
| July 1, 2023 | 1.08 in (quarter size) | 30601 (Athens) |
| July 30, 2022 | 0.83 in (penny size) | 30605 (Athens) |
| July 3, 2022 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball size) | 30606 (Athens) |
| June 6, 2021 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball size) | 30606 (Athens) |
Homes and roofs in Clarke County
The Census Bureau counts about 56,913 homes in the county. The largest group was built in the 2000s (19%), and 72% were built before 2000. 49% are single-family detached houses and 41% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Where so many homes are past their first or second roof, adjusters often weigh wear against storm damage. Knowing the difference helps: see wear and tear vs hail damage and roof age and insurance.
How to handle a roof claim here
- Get a free inspection with photos before you call your carrier, so you know whether there is a covered loss.
- Write down the storm date. The table above and the North Georgia Hail Map show the dates radar recorded hail.
- Report the claim promptly and keep the claim number.
- Have your roofer at the adjuster inspection with their own documentation.
- Compare the estimate line by line and supplement what was missed.
- After the work, send the final invoice to release recoverable depreciation.