Roof Claim Answers

Hart County hail on August 11, 2021: roof claim guide

Hail reached an estimated 1.36 inches in Hart County on August 11, 2021, with the biggest stones over the 30520 zip code around Canon. 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 Hart County

ZipAreaRadar estimate
30520Canon1.36 in (half dollar size)
30516Bowersville1.14 in (quarter size)
30553Lavonia1.01 in (quarter size)

Ground reports

Filing a claim for this date

That was about 5.2 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 August 11, 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.

Next reads: choosing the date of loss, test squares, and Hart County storm history.