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May 2025 Storm Activity Digest: 15 Hail Events Across 5 States
May 2025 saw 15 verified hail events across TX, OK, MO, IN, and KY, including 5-inch hail in Dickens and broad address counts in Kentucky and Oklahoma.
Mapping Roof Damage Corridors From Hail Swaths Before Canvass
Map probable roof damage corridors from a hail swath before a full canvass crew. Use radar, reports, and roof exposure to narrow the route.
First-Pass Roof Inspection Checklist After Severe Hail Warnings
A contractor checklist for first-pass roof inspections after severe hail warnings in small-town Texas markets, with field priorities and NOAA context.
Prioritizing Hail Canvassing After 5-Inch Hail in West Texas
A field guide for roofing crews on where to canvass first after 4.5 to 5.0 inch hail in Dickens, Lakeview, and Clarendon, Texas.
Reading Hail Timing and Size Reports for Next-Day Routes
Use storm timing and hail size reports to set next-day contractor routes with better order, tighter drive plans, and cleaner first-pass coverage.
Coordinating Canvass, Inspection, and Estimate Teams in 48 Hours
A 48-hour hail response needs tight routing, fast inspections, and clean handoffs. Use NOAA data and field sequencing to keep crews moving.
When to Expand or Hold After Back-to-Back Hail in Louisiana
A field guide for roofing contractors on when to widen or hold territory after repeat hail in northeast Louisiana and southeast Arkansas.
April 2025 Storm Activity Digest: Major Hail Across the Midwest
April 2025 brought 15 verified hail events, including 3-inch hail in Arkansas and widespread 2.75-inch hail across IA, NE, OK, TX, and WV.
Faster Inspection Notes After a Large Hail Day: A Field Guide
Write faster inspection notes after hail day with a cleaner field process, sharper wording, and faster handoff for insurance follow-up.
Using Radar-Derived Hail Paths to Focus Exterior Inspections
Use radar-derived hail paths to narrow exterior inspection zones before crews arrive. A field guide for roofing and exterior contractors.
Roof Types to Target First After High-End Hail in MS and AR
A field guide for rural Mississippi and Arkansas hail storms. Roof type, slope, age, and access patterns that shape first-pass targeting.
Build a Same-Day Hail Response Plan from Warning Areas
A same-day hail response plan for roofers. Use warning areas, verified hail tracks, and NOAA data to choose routes, crews, and canvass timing.