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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in White County, GA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across White County, GA from July 14, 1966 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
63
Wind Reports
148
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  White County, GA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in White County

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1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2025
8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
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Hail Report Description: EM sent picture of 1 inch hail which fell on the East Leaf Community in White County along GA 115. near GA 384.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leaf, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
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Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail reported on Airport Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Mossy Creek, GA
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2023
9:57 PM UTC
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Leaf, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
7:50 PM UTC
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Hail Report Description: One inch hail reported near the intersection of Hinterstraten Weg and Rosen Strasse.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Unicoi State Park, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
3:59 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
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Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 1 INCH HAIL AROUND CLEVELAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cleveland, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
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Hail Report Description: REPORTED IN CITY OF CLEVELAND BY WHITE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cleveland, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
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Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Cleveland, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
8:50 PM UTC
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Hail Report Description: TWITTER REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Cleveland, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
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Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE CONTINUING TO FALL AT BUISINESS ON 5300 BLOCK OF US-129
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Centerside, GA
1.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WHITE COUNTY FIRE REPORTING UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ALONG OLD HWY 75 NEAR THE HALL AND WHITE COUNTY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Centerside, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND AND STILL HAILING AT TIME OF CALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Centerside, GA
1.50″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED WALNUT SIZED HAIL IN WHITE COUNTY... GA
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Leo, GA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL THAT LASTED 20 MINUTES NEAR STOVALL ROAD IN CLEVELAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Stovall Mill, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2015
4:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A clerk at the Sautee Inn Bed and Breakfast in Sautee reported dime to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .46 NW Sautee, GA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2015
12:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for White County, GA
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Hail Report Description: A COOP observer in Sautee reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .37 NW Sautee, GA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in White County

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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Claude Sims Road near Shepherd Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Cleveland, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Mauldin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Qualatchee Lake, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across road near intersection of Rabun Road and Bean Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Sautee, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Poplar Stump Road near Myra Branch Road_ just northwest of Helen.
NWS Wind Report Location: Robertstown, GA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
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Wind Report Description: Trees down across Chimney Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Anna Ruby Falls, GA
UNK mph
May 7, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
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Wind Report Description: Tree down across roadway near intersection of Bean Creek Rd and Gold Valley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Sautee, GA
UNK mph
May 7, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
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Wind Report Description: Tree down along Skitts Mountain Road near Campground Rd blocking 1 lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Clermont, GA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
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Wind Report Description: Public reported a carport blown approximately 75 feet at a location near Lothridge Road and Hwy 115.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Leaf, GA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
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Wind Report Description: Tree down and blocking the roadway at Westmoreland Rd near Smith Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Clermont, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across 115 E in Cleveland GA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Leaf, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home near the intersection of Testatee Gap Valley RD and Bell Shadows Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Qualatchee Lake, GA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at the end of Tolhurst rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Qualatchee Lake, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house near Garden Lane and Pink Mountain Boulevard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Cleveland, GA
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road near intersection of Hamilton Drive and Old Highway 75S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Cleveland, GA
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and power lines were downed at Westmoreland Rd and Samson Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mossy Creek, GA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in White County

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 22, 2018
1:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO RATED EF-1 WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 105 MPH AND PATH LENGTH OF 5.0 MILES BEGAN IN FAR NORTHERN WHITE CO IN THE UPPER CHATTACHOOCHEE RIVER CAMPGROUND WITHIN THE CHATTAHOOCHEE WMA. THIS TORNADO DOWNED A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY ONE THOUSAND TREES AS IT MOVED SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE WMA. AN RV RESORT ALONG HWY 17 ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO 4 BUILDINGS AND ONE RV FROM NUMEROUS DOWNED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Blue Mtn Shelter, GA
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:39 PM EST-5
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City confirmed that the EF2 tornado that originally touched down in northeast Lumpkin county, just west of Turners Corner, continued acros northern White county and then crossed into extreme northern Habersham county and then into Rabun county before finally lifting. Within the Peachtree City, Georgia county warning area of Lumpkin and White county, this tornado tracked approximately 17.5 miles total, with about 12.1 miles of this within White county. It should be noted that this tornado was spawned by the same supercell thunderstorm that had earlier spawned several tornadoes across Alabama and already two in northwest and north central Georgia, including Polk, Floyd, Bartow, and Pickens counties. The tornado tracked in White county from near Whitley Gap Shelter to just north of Anna Ruby Falls. Much of the tornado track was within the Chattahoochee National Forest, where thousands of trees were destroyed by the tornado. Two homes suffered major damage and an additional six others sustained minor damages from the tornado. No injuries and no fatalities were reported from the tornado within White county.||[04/27-04/28/11: Tornado #7, County #2-2, EF2, Lumpkin-White, 2011:016].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.4 W Cleveland White Arpt, GA
F2 category
Aug 29, 2005
11:30 PM EST
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in cooperation with the White County Emergency Management Director and the White County Sheriff concluded that an F2 tornado had carved a five mile long path of destruction, roughly parallel to Georgia Highway 75, causing major destruction to the town of Helen. Extensive damage was reported to several business in downtown Helen, a Bavarian tourist town in the northeast Georgia mountains. The entire second floor was ripped off the Helen Econo Lodge by the tornado. A nearby chapel was completely destroyed. The roof of Hansel & Gretel's Candy Kitchen, the Alpine Village Shoppes, as well as that of a nearby barbecue company were all ripped off by the tornadic winds. A Circle K grocery store also suffered significant damage. Hundreds of trees were also down. One resident reported losing 200 trees just at his property. Georgia Highway 75 was completely blocked on both the north and south side of Helen from downed trees. Many power lines were also down in the area and power was out to much of the area for at least two days.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Helen, GA
F0 category
Aug 29, 2005
11:26 PM EST
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service concluded that the F0 tornado that touched down just south of Lula continued on a nearly 11-mile long north-northwest track crossing into White county near Rogers Mill. The tornado continued for approximately three miles into White county before finally lifting about one mile west-southwest of Mossy Creek just across Georgia Highway 254. The tornado tracked through a very rural portion of White county and as such, damage was confined almost entirely to trees and a few power lines. Most of the damage was located along New Bridge and Duncan Bridge Roads. No reports of damage to structures or buildings were received from White county. The overall damage path of this tornado was 11 miles long and 50 yards wide. The portion within White county was approximately three miles long and still 50 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rogers Mill, GA
F0 category
Jul 11, 2005
8:40 PM EST
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The White County Emergency Management Director reported that an F0 tornado touched down in the southwest corner of White county near the Hall county line at the Wauka Valley Farms area, then skipped along the ground on a path to the north-northwest for approximately five miles, terminating in the Town Creek Road area of western White county. The tornado path width was determined to be approximately 1/8 to 1/4 mile wide. Considerable damage was reported at the Wauka Valley Farms facility. Hundreds of trees were twisted off, blown over, or uprooted. Two barns were destroyed from downed trees and wind damage. The roof of one barn was found a considerable distance downstream. In addition, wooden two-by-fours were discovered nearly a mile away from the farm. One home sustained room damage and a number of trees and power lines were also down along Town Creek road, approximately five miles west of Cleveland at the end of the damage path area, but the majority of the damage was done in the Wauka Valley Farms area. Overall, in excess of 200 trees were down in the southwest part of the county. The tornado formed on the tail end of a feeder band associated with the remnants of Hurricane Dennis.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Cleveland, GA
F3 category
Mar 20, 1998
6:35 AM EST
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Cleveland, GA
F0 category
Nov 8, 1996
12:00 AM EST
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Cleveland, GA
F1 category
Jun 26, 1994
11:45 PM EST
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the east shore of Lake Lanier and damaged eight to ten docks at Aqualand and Sunrise Marinas and at least 600 boats. One 800 foot long dock at the Aqualand Marina was twisted like a pretzel. The tornado skipped east and downed several trees along U.S. Highway 23. Ten homes and a church were destroyed while another 15 homes sustained minor damage along the tornado path. Several recreational vehicles were overturned at Old Federal Park near Flowery Branch. Damage to property was estimated at two million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hall Co, GA
F1 category
May 15, 1967
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for White County, GA
White County · 10,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, GA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · County

White County, GA area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,454
Households10,422
Housing units13,822
Income
Median household income$69,747
$100k+ households42.3%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,057
Attached single-family232
Small multifamily600
Large multifamily201
Mobile homes2,641
Housing mix
Single-family share72.8%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share5.8%
Mobile-home share19.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,107
Renter-occupied2,315
Vacant units3,400
Home value & age
Median home value$262,200
Owner homes $300k+38.6%
Owner homes $500k+9.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1994
Older-home share19.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,022
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does White County have on record?

Our records show 63 hail, 148 wind, and 9 tornado reports in White County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in White County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in White County is 1.75″. It was reported near Cleveland, GA on March 21, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in White County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves White County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in White County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a White County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in White County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific White County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in White County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across White County, GA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in White County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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