Gilmer County hail on February 26, 2026: roof claim guide

Hail reached an estimated 1.24 inches in Gilmer County on February 26, 2026, with the biggest stones over the 30536 zip code around Ellijay. 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 Gilmer County

Filing a claim for this date

That was 229 days ago, which is well inside the window most policies allow for reporting a loss, but prompt notice is a condition in nearly every policy. Use February 26, 2026 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.