Roof Claim Answers

Roof claims after the July 16, 2026 hail

Radar estimated hail up to 0.90 inches in North Georgia on July 16, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 3 counties, around Lilburn, Toccoa, Stone Mountain. That was 89 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
Gwinnett County0.90 in (penny size)30047 Lilburn
Stephens County0.80 in (penny size)30577 Toccoa
DeKalb County0.76 in (penny size)30087 Stone Mountain

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.