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Roof insurance claims in Palmetto, GA

The most recent hail of three quarters of an inch or more recorded in Palmetto zip codes fell on August 11, 2026 (0.85 in estimate, penny size, in 30268). 9 hail days since 2020. That was 63 days ago, which is well inside the window most policies allow for reporting a loss, but prompt notice is a condition in nearly every policy.

DateLargest estimateZip
August 11, 20260.85 in30268
July 5, 20261.23 in30268
July 3, 20260.83 in30268
July 1, 20260.86 in30268
March 6, 20260.86 in30268
April 10, 20250.77 in30268
August 17, 20240.80 in30268
March 26, 20232.75 in30268
June 15, 20221.02 in30268

Across the Palmetto zip codes, about 4,641 homes are counted by the Census Bureau; the largest share was built in the 2000s (25%) and 66% before 2000. That mix shapes claims here: older roofs face more questions about wear, and newer ones about whether hail did functional damage.

What to do next

Start with a free inspection, not a phone call to your carrier. If the roof has storm damage, file promptly with the storm date, be present for the adjuster, and compare the estimate line by line. The full process.

Zip codes: 30268 hail history

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