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Rabun County hail on June 15, 2022: roof claim guide

On June 15, 2022, radar estimated hail up to 0.93 inches (penny size) in Rabun County, largest around zip code 30525 (Clayton). Hail around three quarters of an inch can bruise shingles that are already aging and dent soft metals; newer roofs often come through it, so an inspection is how you find out.

Zip codes in Rabun County

ZipAreaRadar estimate
30525Clayton0.93 in (penny size)
30576Tiger0.93 in (penny size)
30552Lakemont0.83 in (penny size)
30581Wiley0.81 in (penny size)
30523Clarkesville0.61 in (pea to dime size)

Ground reports

Filing a claim for this date

That was about 4.3 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 June 15, 2022 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 Rabun County claim guide.