Roof claims after the May 26, 2024 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.24 inches in North Georgia on May 26, 2024, with three quarters of an inch or more in 6 counties, around Chickamauga, Dalton, Chatsworth, Rising Fawn. 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.
| County | Largest estimate | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Walker County | 1.24 in (quarter size) | 30707 Chickamauga |
| Whitfield County | 1.15 in (quarter size) | 30720 Dalton |
| Murray County | 1.09 in (quarter size) | 30705 Chatsworth |
| Dade County | 1.08 in (quarter size) | 30738 Rising Fawn |
| Catoosa County | 0.88 in (penny size) | 30736 Ringgold |
| Gordon County | 0.84 in (penny size) | 30735 Resaca |
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.