Newton County hail on August 6, 2022: roof claim guide

Hail reached an estimated 0.90 inches in Newton County on August 6, 2022, with the biggest stones over the 30016 zip code around Covington. 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 Newton County

Filing a claim for this date

That was about 4.2 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 6, 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.

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