When the storm has passed and it is safe outside, check only from the ground. Look for visible clues across the whole property: roof debris, gutter dents, siding cracks, fence movement, window damage, and AC condenser impacts.
Do not climb onto roofs, ladders, fences, or unstable structures after storms.
This site does not issue weather warnings or emergency instructions. For active storms, warnings, tornado alerts, flooding, or immediate danger, use official alerts and local emergency instructions first.
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. If you see signs of damage in more than one area of the property, a whole-property inspection is often more useful than checking only one surface.
Choose your next step
After the ground-only check, use the next page that matches what you learned. If you want the full guidance section first, start from the guidance hub.
Still not sure your area got hail?
Use the hail-check page if you need more confidence that the storm actually hit your neighborhood.
Need help documenting what you found?
Use the documentation page if you want a cleaner photo and notes checklist before calling.
Checking a metro lot or a rural property?
Use the Oklahoma property-type page if the walkaround changes because of outbuildings, shared fence lines, or a larger lot.
Seeing damage in several places?
Use the broader signs page if the property may have roof, gutter, siding, fence, window, or AC damage at the same time.
Only one area concerns you?
Use the services page if you already know which part of the property needs a closer look.
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. If damage appears in more than one area, whole-property inspection routing is often the better next step.