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

Newton County took hail on March 6, 2026: the radar estimate peaked at 0.90 inches near Covington (30014). 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 Newton County

Zip	Area	Radar estimate
30014	Covington	0.90 in (penny size)
30016	Covington	0.81 in (penny 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.