Gilmer County hail on July 30, 2024: roof claim guide

On July 30, 2024, radar estimated hail up to 0.80 inches (penny size) in Gilmer County, largest around zip code 30540 (Ellijay). 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 Gilmer County

Zip	Area	Radar estimate
30540	Ellijay	0.80 in (penny size)
30536	Ellijay	0.76 in (penny size)

Ground reports

3 WSW Cherry Log: wind
2 SSE Roundtop: wind

Filing a claim for this date

That was about 2.2 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 July 30, 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 Gilmer County storm history.