Check your property safely from the ground
After hail or high winds pass, homeowners often begin checking their property for visible storm damage. When doing this, it is important to remain on the ground and observe from safe locations.
Do not climb onto your roof to inspect storm damage. Roof surfaces may be unstable or slippery after storms, and falls from roofs are a common cause of serious injury.
StormCheckOK strongly recommends avoiding roof access unless the inspection is performed by trained professionals using proper safety equipment.
Roof areas
While standing safely on the ground, homeowners may look for signs that the roof could have experienced storm impact.
- Granules accumulating in gutters or downspouts
- Dented roof vents or metal flashing
- Debris such as broken shingles around the property
Do not climb onto the roof to confirm these conditions. If roof damage is suspected, a professional inspection is recommended.
Siding
- Dents or cracks on vinyl or aluminum siding
- Paint chips or impact marks on exterior walls
- Loose siding panels after wind events
Gutters and drainage
- Dents or dimples along gutter channels
- Impact marks on downspouts
- Loose or misaligned gutter brackets
Fences and exterior structures
- Leaning fence posts
- Broken fence panels
- Storm debris caught in fencing
Windows and exterior glass
- Cracked glass
- Dented metal frames
- Loose exterior seals or trim
Outdoor equipment
- Dented AC condenser fins
- Impact marks on HVAC covers
- Debris around outdoor equipment
When to request a professional inspection
If visible signs of storm damage appear anywhere on the property, many homeowners request a professional inspection to document the condition of affected areas.
For additional examples, see Signs of Storm Damage After Severe Weather.
To help confirm whether your area likely saw hail, review Did Your Area Get Hail? Oklahoma Storm Damage Check.
Inspection professionals use proper equipment and safety procedures to evaluate roofs, exterior surfaces, and storm-damaged structures safely.
Never climb onto your roof to inspect hail damage yourself.
Request inspection routing
If your property may have experienced storm damage, call the inspection routing line:
877-240-2506
Calls are routed to inspection providers handling storm damage assessments across Oklahoma.