Roof claims after the July 1, 2026 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.08 inches in North Georgia on July 1, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 6 counties, around Douglasville, Blairsville, Fairburn, Buchanan. That was 104 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.
| County | Largest estimate | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 1.08 in (quarter size) | 30135 Douglasville |
| Union County | 1.06 in (quarter size) | 30512 Blairsville |
| Fulton County | 1.06 in (quarter size) | 30213 Fairburn |
| Haralson County | 0.99 in (penny size) | 30113 Buchanan |
| Gilmer County | 0.93 in (penny size) | 30536 Ellijay |
| Lumpkin County | 0.93 in (penny size) | 30533 Dahlonega |
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.