Roof Claim Answers

Roof claims after the July 9, 2026 hail

Radar estimated hail up to 0.84 inches in North Georgia on July 9, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 3 counties, around Douglasville, Atlanta, Buchanan. That was 96 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.

CountyLargest estimateWhere
Douglas County0.84 in (penny size)30135 Douglasville
Fulton County0.82 in (penny size)30315 Atlanta
Haralson County0.76 in (penny size)30113 Buchanan

NOAA MRMS radar estimates. See the hail map for this date.

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.