Roof insurance claims in Clayton County, Georgia
Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 11 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or larger somewhere in Clayton County, and 6 of them reached an inch or more. If you live in Clayton County and think a storm damaged your roof, start here.
Recent hail days in Clayton County
| Date | Largest estimate in the county | Where |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | 0.84 in (penny size) | 30273 (Rex) |
| July 10, 2026 | 0.77 in (penny size) | 30274 (Riverdale) |
| March 6, 2026 | 1.14 in (quarter size) | 30296 (Riverdale) |
| June 27, 2025 | 1.73 in (ping pong ball size) | 30337 (Atlanta) |
| June 26, 2025 | 1.17 in (quarter size) | 30337 (Atlanta) |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.04 in (quarter size) | 30238 (Jonesboro) |
| May 3, 2025 | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30236 (Jonesboro) |
| July 31, 2024 | 0.77 in (penny size) | 30236 (Jonesboro) |
| March 26, 2023 | 1.32 in (half dollar size) | 30337 (Atlanta) |
| July 13, 2022 | 0.76 in (penny size) | 30238 (Jonesboro) |
| April 24, 2021 | 1.25 in (half dollar size) | 30337 (Atlanta) |
Homes and roofs in Clayton County
The Census Bureau counts about 114,818 homes in the county. The largest group was built in the 2000s (22%), and 69% were built before 2000. 65% are single-family detached houses and 53% 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.
Cities and towns
Atlanta · Forest Park · Jonesboro · Lovejoy · Morrow · Rex · Riverdale