Roof insurance claims in Cobb County, Georgia
Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 13 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or larger somewhere in Cobb County, and 8 of them reached an inch or more. Here is what that means for a roof insurance claim in Cobb County, and how to file one the right way.
Recent hail days in Cobb County
| Date | Largest estimate in the county | Where |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | 0.80 in (penny size) | 30062 (Marietta) |
| July 3, 2026 | 0.96 in (penny size) | 30101 (Acworth) |
| September 6, 2025 | 1.12 in (quarter size) | 30101 (Acworth) |
| June 27, 2025 | 0.98 in (penny size) | 30064 (Marietta) |
| June 26, 2025 | 1.81 in (golf ball size) | 30126 (Mableton) |
| April 10, 2025 | 2.00 in (golf ball size) | 30101 (Acworth) |
| September 12, 2023 | 1.75 in (golf ball size) | 30152 (Kennesaw) |
| June 11, 2023 | 0.84 in (penny size) | 30168 (Austell) |
| June 6, 2023 | 1.00 in (quarter size) | 30067 (Marietta) |
| August 5, 2022 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball size) | 30062 (Marietta) |
| June 16, 2022 | 1.44 in (half dollar size) | 30127 (Powder Springs) |
| June 15, 2022 | 0.86 in (penny size) | 30152 (Kennesaw) |
| March 25, 2021 | 1.00 in (quarter size) | 30101 (Acworth) |
Homes and roofs in Cobb County
The Census Bureau counts about 311,556 homes in the county. The largest group was built in the 1980s (24%), and 72% were built before 2000. 66% are single-family detached houses and 67% 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
Acworth · Austell · Clarkdale · Kennesaw · Mableton · Marietta · Powder Springs · Smyrna