Roof claims after the September 20, 2026 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.32 inches in North Georgia on September 20, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 7 counties, around Crandall, Adairsville, Trion, Nicholson. That was 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Murray County | 1.32 in (half dollar size) | 30711 Crandall |
| Bartow County | 1.13 in (quarter size) | 30103 Adairsville |
| Chattooga County | 0.98 in (penny size) | 30753 Trion |
| Jackson County | 0.91 in (penny size) | 30565 Nicholson |
| Clarke County | 0.79 in (penny size) | 30601 Athens |
| Hall County | 0.78 in (penny size) | 30506 Gainesville |
| Walton County | 0.76 in (penny size) | 30656 Monroe |
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.