Hail Damage History Checker - Storm Reports
Free hail damage history checker. Lookup severe storm hail reports by region, estimate hail impact damage, and calculate roof repair costs.
Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, TX
Risk Level: Severe (Hail Alley)| Date of Loss | Peak Hail Size | Object Benchmark | Radar dBZ | Wind Speed | Impact Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | 2.50 in | Tennis Ball | 68 dBZ | 65 mph | Severe roof fracture & auto body denting |
| March 14, 2025 | 1.75 in | Golf Ball | 62 dBZ | 55 mph | Asphalt bruising & soft metal dings |
| October 22, 2024 | 1.25 in | Half Dollar | 58 dBZ | 48 mph | Gutter indentation & granule displacement |
| June 11, 2024 | 2.00 in | Hen Egg | 65 dBZ | 60 mph | High risk shingle puncture |
Roof Replacement & Claim Cost Calculator
Calculate estimated total replacement value (RCV) and out-of-pocket insurance deductible based on your roof dimensions.
Homeowner 6-Point Ground Inspection Guide
Inspect Soft Metals First
Look at metal downspouts, roof vents, flashing, and aluminum mailbox lids. Soft metals register dings easily and provide undeniable storm proof.
Examine Window Screens & Sills
Splatter marks on window frames, torn mesh screens, and painted wood chips show directional wind and hailstone trajectory.
Check HVAC Condenser Fins
Hailstones flatten the delicate aluminum radiator fins on your outside AC compressor, restricting airflow and proving impact velocity.
Look in Gutter Downspouts
Excessive dark mineral granule accumulation at gutter outlets indicates damaged shingle asphalt exposing fiberglass reinforcement.
About this tool
How to use it
- Select your state and metropolitan region or enter your ZIP code (e.g. Dallas-Fort Worth TX, Denver CO, Oklahoma City OK).
- Review historical severe thunderstorm hail reports including recorded dates, peak hailstone diameters, and radar reflectivity (dBZ).
- Use the Hail Size Damage Estimator to determine whether recorded hail was large enough to cause structural roof damage or vehicle dents.
- Input your approximate roof square footage and roofing material to estimate potential storm replacement and insurance claim costs.
- Follow the Step-by-Step Post-Storm Inspection Checklist before filing an insurance claim with your homeowner carrier.
Why it matters
After severe weather outbreaks, predatory door-to-door storm-chasing contractors frequently exaggerate hail impact or pressure homeowners into fraudulent claims. This independent checker lets you verify objective meteorological storm data, hail sizes, and actual damage thresholds with zero solicitation.
When to use it
Use after a severe thunderstorm warning, prior to purchasing a home in Hail Alley, before calling your homeowners insurance adjuster, or when deciding whether an automobile requires paintless dent repair (PDR).
Common questions
What hail size is typically required to damage an asphalt shingle roof?
Asphalt shingles generally begin sustaining functional damage (bruising, granule loss, fiberglass mat fracture) at hail sizes of 1.0 inch (Quarter size) or greater. Hail under 0.75 inches (dime/penny) rarely causes structural roofing failure unless accompanied by severe winds exceeding 60 mph.
What is Hail Alley in the United States?
Hail Alley refers to the high-frequency hail zone spanning Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming, where elevated terrain meets moist Gulf moisture, creating frequent severe supercells.
How does radar reflectivity (dBZ) correlate with hail?
Radar reflectivity values above 55 dBZ typically indicate heavy rain and small hail. Levels above 60 to 65 dBZ strongly indicate large hail (>1 inch), while values approaching 70 dBZ denote destructive golf-ball or baseball-sized hail.
How long do I have to file an insurance claim after a hail storm?
Most homeowner insurance policies require notice of loss within 12 months of the storm event, though some state insurance statutes allow up to 24 months. Checking historical storm dates helps establish the exact date of loss.
Does this tool share my address with roofing contractors?
No. The tool runs completely client-side in your browser. No lead forms, contact information, or address data are ever captured or distributed to third parties.