Roof claims after the July 5, 2026 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.23 inches in North Georgia on July 5, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 8 counties, around Palmetto, Menlo, Summerville, Calhoun. That was 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 1.23 in (quarter size) | 30268 Palmetto |
| Walker County | 1.19 in (quarter size) | 30731 Menlo |
| Chattooga County | 1.00 in (quarter size) | 30747 Summerville |
| Gordon County | 0.94 in (penny size) | 30701 Calhoun |
| Bartow County | 0.90 in (penny size) | 30103 Adairsville |
| Carroll County | 0.86 in (penny size) | 30185 Whitesburg |
| Rabun County | 0.83 in (penny size) | 30568 Rabun Gap |
| Douglas County | 0.77 in (penny size) | 30122 Lithia Springs |
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.