Whitfield County hail on July 30, 2024: roof claim guide
On July 30, 2024, radar estimated hail up to 1.46 inches (half dollar size) in Whitfield County, largest around zip code 30720 (Dalton). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30720 | Dalton | 1.46 in (half dollar size) |
| 30710 | Cohutta | 1.41 in (half dollar size) |
| 30721 | Dalton | 1.38 in (half dollar size) |
Ground reports
- 1 NW Cohutta: wind
- 1 ESE Dalton: wind
- 2 SSE Dawnville: wind
- 4 SSE Varnell: hail 1.0 in
- 2 SE Dalton: wind
- Dalton: 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.
Related: what hail size does to a roof, what adjusters look for, and the Whitfield County claim guide.