Roof claims after the September 9, 2023 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 0.94 inches in North Georgia on September 9, 2023, with three quarters of an inch or more in 6 counties, around La Fayette, Commerce, Summerville, Rome. That was about 3.1 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.
| County | Largest estimate | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Walker County | 0.94 in (penny size) | 30728 La Fayette |
| Banks County | 0.90 in (penny size) | 30530 Commerce |
| Chattooga County | 0.85 in (penny size) | 30747 Summerville |
| Floyd County | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30161 Rome |
| Franklin County | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30521 Carnesville |
| Bartow County | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30103 Adairsville |
Using this date on a claim
Your date of loss should be the day the storm actually hit your address. If two storms came close together, the policy and the evidence decide whether that is one claim or two, so document both. Read how to choose a date of loss.