Roof claims after the May 12, 2025 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.16 inches in North Georgia on May 12, 2025, with three quarters of an inch or more in 2 counties, around Jefferson, Bogart. That was about 1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 1.16 in (quarter size) | 30549 Jefferson |
| Oconee County | 0.95 in (penny size) | 30622 Bogart |
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.