Roof insurance claims in Newton County, Georgia
Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 17 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or larger somewhere in Newton County, and 8 of them reached an inch or more. If you live in Newton County and think a storm damaged your roof, start here.
Recent hail days in Newton County
| Date | Largest estimate in the county | Where |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 0.76 in (penny size) | 30054 (Oxford) |
| September 5, 2026 | 0.91 in (penny size) | 30014 (Covington) |
| August 5, 2026 | 1.07 in (quarter size) | 30016 (Covington) |
| July 17, 2026 | 1.28 in (half dollar size) | 30016 (Covington) |
| July 3, 2026 | 0.92 in (penny size) | 30055 (Mansfield) |
| March 6, 2026 | 0.90 in (penny size) | 30014 (Covington) |
| November 8, 2025 | 1.20 in (quarter size) | 30055 (Mansfield) |
| June 25, 2025 | 1.46 in (half dollar size) | 30016 (Covington) |
| April 24, 2025 | 0.94 in (penny size) | 30014 (Covington) |
| August 29, 2024 | 1.11 in (quarter size) | 30014 (Covington) |
| August 18, 2024 | 0.76 in (penny size) | 30014 (Covington) |
| July 1, 2023 | 1.31 in (half dollar size) | 30016 (Covington) |
| August 6, 2022 | 0.90 in (penny size) | 30016 (Covington) |
| July 3, 2022 | 0.85 in (penny size) | 30016 (Covington) |
| July 2, 2022 | 0.75 in (penny size) | 30054 (Oxford) |
| June 17, 2022 | 1.19 in (quarter size) | 30014 (Covington) |
| March 16, 2022 | 1.00 in (quarter size) | 30014 (Covington) |
Homes and roofs in Newton County
The Census Bureau counts about 42,836 homes in the county. The largest group was built in the 2000s (35%), and 54% were built before 2000. 87% are single-family detached houses and 74% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Age matters in a claim. Many policies now pay older roofs on an actual cash value basis or a roof payment schedule, so a 20-year-old roof can collect far less than a 5-year-old one after the same storm. Read how roof age changes a claim and roof payment schedules.
A short checklist for Newton County homeowners
- Check soft metals first: gutters, downspouts, vents and AC fins show hail before shingles do.
- Do not climb the roof yourself; a roofer with fall protection should.
- Pin down the date of loss before you file. How to choose it.
- Tarp active leaks and keep receipts. Your duty to mitigate.
- Never sign anything that waives or covers your deductible. Georgia law on deductibles.
Cities and towns
Covington · Mansfield · Oxford · Porterdale