Oglethorpe County hail on August 4, 2026: roof claim guide
Hail reached an estimated 0.89 inches in Oglethorpe County on August 4, 2026, with the biggest stones over the 30667 zip code around Stephens. 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 Oglethorpe County
| Zip | Area | Radar estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 30667 | Stephens | 0.89 in (penny size) |
| 30630 | Crawford | 0.80 in (penny size) |
| 30648 | Lexington | 0.59 in (pea to dime size) |
Filing a claim for this date
That was 70 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 August 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 Oglethorpe County claim guide.