Roof insurance claims in Gordon County, Georgia
Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 22 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or larger somewhere in Gordon County, and 8 of them reached an inch or more. This page explains how roof claims work for Gordon County homeowners and what local storm history means for yours.
Recent hail days in Gordon County
| Date | Largest estimate in the county | Where |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2026 | 0.76 in (penny size) | 30139 (Fairmount) |
| August 11, 2026 | 0.96 in (penny size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| August 9, 2026 | 1.33 in (half dollar size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| July 28, 2026 | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30735 (Resaca) |
| July 19, 2026 | 0.80 in (penny size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| July 5, 2026 | 0.94 in (penny size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| February 26, 2026 | 1.17 in (quarter size) | 30734 (Ranger) |
| June 25, 2025 | 2.99 in (golf ball size) | 30139 (Fairmount) |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.79 in (penny size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.05 in (quarter size) | 30735 (Resaca) |
| August 30, 2024 | 0.98 in (penny size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| August 17, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter size) | 30735 (Resaca) |
| July 18, 2024 | 0.91 in (penny size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| July 8, 2024 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| May 26, 2024 | 0.84 in (penny size) | 30735 (Resaca) |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.33 in (half dollar size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.19 in (quarter size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| August 28, 2023 | 0.96 in (penny size) | 30139 (Fairmount) |
| July 1, 2023 | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30735 (Resaca) |
| June 25, 2023 | 0.97 in (penny size) | 30701 (Calhoun) |
| August 5, 2022 | 0.92 in (penny size) | 30139 (Fairmount) |
| April 6, 2022 | 0.75 in (penny size) | 30735 (Resaca) |
Homes and roofs in Gordon County
The Census Bureau counts about 23,210 homes in the county. The largest group was built in the 2000s (20%), and 73% were built before 2000. 76% are single-family detached houses and 73% 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
Calhoun · Fairmount · Plainville · Ranger · Resaca