Gilmer County hail on July 20, 2023: roof claim guide
Hail reached an estimated 1.70 inches in Gilmer County on July 20, 2023, with the biggest stones over the 30536 zip code around Ellijay. 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 Gilmer County
| Zip | Area | Radar estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 30536 | Ellijay | 1.70 in (ping pong ball size) |
| 30513 | Blue Ridge | 0.94 in (penny size) |
| 30540 | Ellijay | 0.78 in (penny size) |
| 30522 | Cherrylog | 0.54 in (pea to dime size) |
Ground reports
- 2 SW Tails Creek: wind
Filing a claim for this date
That was about 3.2 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 July 20, 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 Gilmer County storm history.