Start with safety before documentation
If storms are still active or warnings are in effect, stop here and use official alerts first. Do not document property during lightning, high wind, flooding, or unsafe conditions.
After the storm has passed and it is safe outside, stay on the ground and document only what is visible from safe locations around the property.
What to photograph from the ground
Useful photos may include dents on gutters or downspouts, siding cracks, fence movement, broken glass, AC condenser impact, roof debris in the yard, and any other visible storm-related clues. Wide shots can also help show where on the property the damage appears concentrated.
Do not put yourself at risk for a better angle. A safe ground-level photo is more useful than a dangerous climb onto the roof or another unstable surface.
What to write down before you call
Write down the date of the storm, the city or ZIP code, what part of the property seems affected, and whether damage appears limited to one area or spread across several surfaces. If neighbors are seeing similar impact, note that too. For rural Oklahoma properties, add the nearest community or county-road reference that makes the location easier to place.
That information helps the inspection routing line understand whether the next step sounds like a single-surface inspection concern or a broader whole-property storm review. If your notes already point to several affected surfaces, use the whole-property guidance page next.
If you want the full walkaround flow again, return to the after-storm checklist or browse all guidance pages.