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Market analysis, contractor guides, and storm intelligence – all driven by real NOAA data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Late-Afternoon Hail Produces Higher-Value Contractor Leads
Late-afternoon hail yields clearer roof damage, higher contact rates, and faster claim-ready photos. Use radar cues, daylight windows, and smarter timing.
July 2–9, 2026 Storm Activity Digest: 15 Hail Events, Key Locations
July 2–9, 2026: 15 hail events detected. Top reports: 4.2 in Colorado, multiple 4 inch in Nebraska and Oklahoma. Address impacts by town for canvassing.
First Knock Timing: Field Tactics for Contractors After Hail
Practical, hour-by-hour checklist for roofing contractors after hail: photo protocols, NEXRAD scans, strike-map triage, inspection timing, follow-up steps.
June 15–22, 2026 Storm Activity Weekly Digest – Hail Damage Focus
Week of June 15–22, 2026: 15 hail events in NE, KS, CO, IL. Largest reports topped 4.37 inches. Address counts guide staffing and staging ahead of canvass.
Why One Street Is Hit Hard While the Next Block Escapes Hail Damage
Block-by-block hail variability explained for contractors. Radar limits, storm updrafts, surface boundaries, and three practical post-storm field actions.