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Week of Oct 26–Nov 2, 2026: hail events and address impacts summary

Eight radar-detected hail events Oct 26–Nov 2, 2026. Largest 2.8 in at Fort Davis, TX. Address impacts concentrated in Ellinwood, KS and Fort Stockton, TX.

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Soft Metals Reveal Hail Damage Sooner Than Shingles – Field Guide

Inspect gutters, HVAC panels, vents, and siding first. Use radar-derived hail signatures and local storm reports to prioritize canvass zones after hail.

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October 8–15, 2026 Storm Activity Digest – Southern Plains Hail

Oct 8–15, 2026: 15 radar-detected hail events in TX, KS, OK. Peak 3.47 in at Fort Stockton. Dates, hail sizes and address counts for canvass planning.

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How Hail Shape and Wind Angle Drive Roof Damage Patterns for Inspections

Hail shape and wind angle alter roof impact patterns. Quick field inspection steps, measurement guidance, and NOAA radar notes for accurate assessments.

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Hail and Severe Storms: September 21–28, 2026 Weekly Overview

15 radar-detected hail events Sep 21–28, 2026. Largest 4.00 inch hail near New England, ND. 7,505 addresses affected; Boaz AL 5,340; Hawkins TX 1,707.

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Why 1.75-inch (golf-ball) Hail Can Match 2.00-inch Claims Near Homes

Why 1.75-inch (golf-ball) hail can produce as many claims as 2.00-inch. Data-driven field tactics, prioritization, and photo standards for contractors.

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September 3–10, 2026 Storm Activity Digest – Hail Canvass Guide

Sep 3–10, 2026: 15 radar-detected hail events across MT, ND, CO, NE, WI. 17,808 addresses affected. Hartford WI and Alliance NE are highest-impact areas.

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How 1-, 2-, and 3-inch hail damages roofs – contractor guide

How 1-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch hail affects roofs. Field evidence by shingle type, age, and slope. Practical inspection triage and NOAA data references.

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Aug 17–24, 2026 Storm Activity – Hail Across Central Plains

15 hail events detected Aug 17–24, 2026 across CO, KS, NE, SD, MS. Hail up to 4.0 inches. Event-level addresses and areas for canvass prioritization now.

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How a Storm 20 Miles Away Still Moves Roofing Leads and Jobs

Storms missing a metro by 20 miles still create claims, adjuster traffic, and inbound calls. Field tactics, mapping cues, and a 72-hour conversion window.

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Hail and severe storms: July 30–August 6, 2026 weekly digest

Fifteen hail events July 30–Aug 6, 2026. Emporia, KS 4.09 in (4,460 addresses) and Sapello, NM 2.25 in (4,271 addresses) are priority canvass targets. Crews advised.

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July 20–27, 2026 Hail Digest: 15 Events, Four 4-inch Reports

July 20–27, 2026 storm digest: 15 hail events, four 4.00-inch detections, 5,213 addresses affected. Clusters in MN, SD, IA; two spotter-verified cases.