Roof claims after the September 21, 2026 hail
Radar estimated hail up to 1.53 inches in North Georgia on September 21, 2026, with three quarters of an inch or more in 8 counties, around Trenton, Clarkesville, Lithia Springs, Taylorsville. That was 22 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 | 1.53 in (ping pong ball size) | 30752 Trenton |
| Rabun County | 1.46 in (half dollar size) | 30523 Clarkesville |
| Douglas County | 1.31 in (half dollar size) | 30122 Lithia Springs |
| Bartow County | 1.13 in (quarter size) | 30178 Taylorsville |
| Polk County | 1.05 in (quarter size) | 30153 Rockmart |
| Banks County | 1.03 in (quarter size) | 30530 Commerce |
| Jackson County | 0.83 in (penny size) | 30529 Commerce |
| Floyd County | 0.77 in (penny size) | 30165 Rome |
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.