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Market analysis, contractor guides, and storm intelligence – all driven by real NOAA data.

Contractor Guide

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.

Contractor Guide

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.

Contractor Guide

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.

Contractor Guide

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.

Storm Intelligence

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.

Contractor Guide

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.

Contractor Guide

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.

Contractor Guide

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.

Contractor Guide

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.

Market Analysis

Q1 2025 hail market analysis: 701 events, 21.4M addresses

Q1 2025 saw 701 hail events and 21.4 million warning-area addresses. See the metros, counts, and deployment patterns shaping contractor demand.

Storm Intelligence

March 2025 Storm Activity Digest: Hail Swaths and Crew Targets

March 2025 produced multiple 2.5 to 3 inch hail events across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi with broad address counts.

Contractor Guide

Sorting 2.8-Inch Hail Claims in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

A contractor checklist for 2.8-inch hail claims in Grayson, Walnut Ridge, and Robinsonville. NOAA data, field checks, and claim triage steps.