Dade County hail on August 7, 2023: roof claim guide
On August 7, 2023, radar estimated hail up to 0.80 inches (penny size) in Dade County, largest around zip code 30757 (Wildwood). 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 Dade County
| Zip | Area | Radar estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 30757 | Wildwood | 0.80 in (penny size) |
| 30750 | Lookout Mountain | 0.79 in (penny size) |
| 30752 | Trenton | 0.73 in (pea to dime size) |
| 30738 | Rising Fawn | 0.67 in (pea to dime size) |
Ground reports
- Hooker: wind
- 2 ESE New England: wind
- 3 E Cole City: wind
- 3 NNW New England: wind
- 1 SW Hooker: wind
- 1 WSW Hooker: 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 August 7, 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.
Related: what hail size does to a roof, what adjusters look for, and the Dade County claim guide.