Roof claims after the July 2, 2026 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.34 inches in North Georgia on July 2, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 5 counties, around Dalton, Blairsville, Cedartown, Douglasville. That was 103 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whitfield County | 1.34 in (half dollar size) | 30720 Dalton |
| Union County | 1.14 in (quarter size) | 30512 Blairsville |
| Polk County | 0.87 in (penny size) | 30125 Cedartown |
| Douglas County | 0.81 in (penny size) | 30134 Douglasville |
| Towns County | 0.80 in (penny size) | 30582 Young Harris |
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.