Carroll County hail on April 24, 2021: roof claim guide
On April 24, 2021, radar estimated hail up to 1.13 inches (quarter size) in Carroll County, largest around zip code 30182 (Waco). Hail this size commonly bruises asphalt shingles and dents gutters, vents and siding, which is the kind of damage adjusters look for.
Zip codes in Carroll County
| Zip | Area | Radar estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 30182 | Waco | 1.13 in (quarter size) |
| 30117 | Carrollton | 1.03 in (quarter size) |
| 30108 | Bowdon | 1.02 in (quarter size) |
| 30179 | Temple | 0.63 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30116 | Carrollton | 0.63 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30185 | Whitesburg | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30180 | Villa Rica | 0.51 in (pea to dime size) |
Ground reports
- 3 WSW ABILENE: hail 1.0 in
- 1 W TYUS: wind
- 1 WSW UNION: wind
- 2 E DRAKETOWN: wind
- UNION: wind
- 2 SE UNION: wind
- UNION: wind
Filing a claim for this date
That was about 5.5 years ago. Many homeowners policies require notice of a loss within a set period and limit lawsuits to a set period after the loss, so check your policy before assuming an older storm is still claimable. Use April 24, 2021 as the date of loss only if this is the storm that hit your home; your carrier will check weather data for your address. Get the roof inspected first, then report the loss, be present for the adjuster, and compare the estimate line by line.
Related: what hail size does to a roof, what adjusters look for, and the Carroll County claim guide.