Roof insurance claims in Union County, Georgia
Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 9 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or larger somewhere in Union County, and 4 of them reached an inch or more. If you live in Union County and think a storm damaged your roof, start here.
9hail days 0.75 in+ since 2020
4hail days 1 in+
1.14 inlargest estimate (July 2, 2026)
61%of homes built before 2000
Recent hail days in Union County
| Date | Largest estimate in the county | Where |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | 1.14 in (quarter size) | 30512 (Blairsville) |
| July 1, 2026 | 1.06 in (quarter size) | 30512 (Blairsville) |
| September 27, 2025 | 0.82 in (penny size) | 30512 (Blairsville) |
| August 7, 2025 | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30572 (Suches) |
| June 28, 2025 | 0.86 in (penny size) | 30512 (Blairsville) |
| June 26, 2025 | 1.05 in (quarter size) | 30512 (Blairsville) |
| July 20, 2023 | 1.11 in (quarter size) | 30572 (Suches) |
| August 5, 2022 | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30572 (Suches) |
| July 8, 2022 | 0.91 in (penny size) | 30512 (Blairsville) |
Homes and roofs in Union County
The Census Bureau counts about 14,952 homes in the county. The largest group was built in the 2000s (26%), and 61% were built before 2000. 79% are single-family detached houses and 83% 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.