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Catoosa County hail on August 12, 2023: roof claim guide

On August 12, 2023, radar estimated hail up to 0.82 inches (penny size) in Catoosa County, largest around zip code 30755 (Tunnel Hill). 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 Catoosa County

ZipAreaRadar estimate
30755Tunnel Hill0.82 in (penny size)
30736Ringgold0.69 in (pea to dime size)

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 12, 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 Catoosa County claim guide.