Polk County hail on July 1, 2023: roof claim guide

On July 1, 2023, radar estimated hail up to 0.95 inches (penny size) in Polk County, largest around zip code 30125 (Cedartown). 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 Polk County

Zip	Area	Radar estimate
30125	Cedartown	0.95 in (penny size)
30153	Rockmart	0.78 in (penny size)

Ground reports

1 ENE Esom Hill: wind
4 WSW Cedartown: wind
3 SW Van Wert: wind

Filing a claim for this date

That was about 3.3 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 July 1, 2023 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 Polk County storm history.