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Market analysis, contractor guides, and storm intelligence – all driven by real NOAA data.
Texas Hail Outlook Mid-2026: Contractor Activity per Event by Metro
Data-led view of Texas hail markets mid-2026. Metro rankings by contractor visits per event, NOAA radar alignment, staging ranges, and inspection targets.
Why the First 6 Hours After Hail Matter for Canvassing
Field tactics for roofing teams to capture contacts, clear photo evidence, and estimates in the first six hours after hail. Use NEXRAD, LSRs, timed routes.
May 11–18, 2026 Storm Activity Digest: Hail Events and Addresses Overview
May 11–18, 2026 weekly hail digest. 15 events detected, including multiple 4.0-inch reports in NE and MO. Address counts, radar and spotter verification.
April 27–May 4, 2026: Hail Events and Strike Maps for Contractors
Week of April 27–May 4, 2026. Fifteen hail events detected, including several 4-inch reports in Missouri and Texas. Canvass and deployment priorities.
Weekly Storm Activity Digest: April 9–16, 2026
April 9–16, 2026 storm digest: 15 hail events, 4-inch hail in Wisconsin, multiple 3.75-inch reports in Kansas, and several Iowa targets.
Hail Season 2026: U.S. Metros With the Highest Storm Frequency
See which U.S. metros face the most hail in 2026, with NOAA-based risk context, market notes for contractors, and practical route priorities.
Door-Knocking a Storm Damage Zone: A Field Playbook for Roofers
A field playbook for roofers on door-knocking after hail and wind. Timing, route order, script, documentation, and handoff steps.
Q2 2026 Hail Market Analysis: 8 Events Across Key Metro Areas
Q2 2026 hail activity produced 8 qualifying events, 15,491 warning-area addresses, and a 2.5-inch peak across Iowa, Texas, and Oklahoma.
April 2026 Storm Activity Digest: Hail Hits in Oklahoma, Iowa, Texas
April 1-2, 2026 hail events brought 2 to 2.5 inch stones across Oklahoma, Iowa, and Texas, with a broad address footprint in key markets.
Set door-knock territory from warning area boundaries before driving
Use warning area boundaries to rank door-knock territory before you roll. A field guide for roofing crews in active hail markets.
4-Inch Hail Checks for Ridge Caps, Vents, and Soft Metals
Use these field checks after 4-inch hail in Lake Village, Indiana. Focus on ridge caps, vents, flashings, gutters, and other soft metals.
Q1 2026 Hail Market Analysis: 690 Events Across 14.7M Addresses
Q1 2026 recorded 690 hail events and 14.67 million warning-area addresses. See where exposure clustered and where crews should move.