Whitfield County hail on May 8, 2024: roof claim guide
Hail reached an estimated 1.27 inches in Whitfield County on May 8, 2024, with the biggest stones over the 30746 zip code around Sugar Valley. 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 Whitfield County
| Zip | Area | Radar estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 30746 | Sugar Valley | 1.27 in (half dollar size) |
| 30721 | Dalton | 0.95 in (penny size) |
| 30720 | Dalton | 0.83 in (penny size) |
| 30740 | Rocky Face | 0.77 in (penny size) |
Ground reports
- 4 SSE Varnell: wind
- 4 NE Rocky Face: wind
- 4 E Tunnel Hill: wind
- 4 NW Tilton: wind
Filing a claim for this date
That was about 2.4 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 May 8, 2024 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 Whitfield County storm history.