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March 10-16, 2026 storm activity digest for contractors
March 10-16, 2026 brought 15 hail events across Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and Kentucky. Four-inch hail and broad address counts drove
How to Split Hail Markets Into Day 1, Day 2, and Follow-Up Routes
Split hail markets into first-day, second-day, and follow-up routes to cut drive time, protect estimator capacity, and keep crews in high-value zones.
Field checklist for hail access in Utopia, Roma, Rio Grande City, and Leakey
A contractor field checklist for hail access in Utopia, Roma, Rio Grande City, and Leakey. Route, document, and verify work after severe storms.
February 19-28, 2026 Storm Activity Digest for Contractors
15 hail events hit the Midwest and Southeast from Feb. 19-28, 2026. See where 2-inch hail, 1.75-inch hail, and canvass targets landed.
How to Prioritize Canvass Zones After 4-Inch Hail in South Texas
Use storm timing, roof exposure, and access conditions to rank canvass zones after 4- to 4.5-inch hail in south Texas. Practical route guidance.
Setting Follow-Up Windows After Hail in 2025-2026 Markets
Set follow-up windows, call-back rules, and revisit timing after hail events in 2025–2026 markets with field-tested contractor guidance.
Post-hail field checks after coastal 3-inch hail and uneven wind
Use post-hail field checks to separate hail and wind damage after 3.0-inch stones near the coast, where exposure changes by neighborhood.
Route efficiency for hail crews across South Texas market gaps
Map hail crew routes across Laredo, Kingsville, Sarita, and Ingleside with NOAA timing, road distance, and market priority for faster field coverage.
January 2026 Storm Activity Digest: Two Hail Events in One Day
Two 1.75-inch hail events were detected on January 3, 2026, in Leesburg, GA, and Niceville, FL. A quiet week for canvassing.
Choosing Same-Day vs Next-Day Hail Canvassing After Track Shifts
Use hail size, track alignment, and timing to decide whether to canvass same day or schedule next-day inspections after recent storms.
Warning Areas vs Hail Tracks: A Contractor Canvass Guide
Learn when to start with the NWS warning area and when radar-detected hail tracks should move a canvass crew first after a hail day.
Sorting South Texas Hail Leads by Roof Age and Timing
Sort South Texas hail leads by roof age, replacement risk, and storm timing. Use NOAA data, roof condition, and market timing to send crews with focus.