Roof claims after the August 20, 2026 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.65 inches in North Georgia on August 20, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 7 counties, around Lookout Mountain, Tunnel Hill, Dalton, Lakemont. That was 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 1.65 in (ping pong ball size) | 30750 Lookout Mountain |
| Catoosa County | 1.44 in (half dollar size) | 30755 Tunnel Hill |
| Whitfield County | 1.44 in (half dollar size) | 30720 Dalton |
| Rabun County | 1.05 in (quarter size) | 30552 Lakemont |
| Walker County | 0.94 in (penny size) | 30725 Flintstone |
| Banks County | 0.92 in (penny size) | 30558 Maysville |
| Chattooga County | 0.87 in (penny size) | 30747 Summerville |
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.