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DeKalb County hail on July 4, 2026: roof claim guide

On July 4, 2026, radar estimated hail up to 0.93 inches (penny size) in DeKalb County, largest around zip code 30340 (Atlanta). 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 DeKalb County

ZipAreaRadar estimate
30340Atlanta0.93 in (penny size)
30084Tucker0.87 in (penny size)
30341Atlanta0.78 in (penny size)

Ground reports

Filing a claim for this date

That was 101 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 July 4, 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.

Related: what hail size does to a roof, what adjusters look for, and the DeKalb County claim guide.