Clayton County hail on March 6, 2026: roof claim guide

Hail reached an estimated 1.14 inches in Clayton County on March 6, 2026, with the biggest stones over the 30296 zip code around Riverdale. 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 Clayton County

Zip	Area	Radar estimate
30296	Riverdale	1.14 in (quarter size)
30337	Atlanta	0.76 in (penny size)
30274	Riverdale	0.73 in (pea to dime size)
30297	Forest Park	0.54 in (pea to dime size)

Filing a claim for this date

That was 221 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 March 6, 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.