Storm damage is not always obvious
After hail storms or severe wind events, property damage is not always immediately visible from the ground. Some storm impacts leave subtle indicators that may only appear hours or days later.
Exterior materials such as shingles, siding, gutters, fencing, windows, and outdoor HVAC equipment can all be affected by hail impact or flying debris during severe weather.
If you see damage in more than one area, request a whole-property inspection instead of checking only the roof.
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.
Common signs of hail damage
- Dents or impact marks on metal gutters
- Granules collecting near downspouts
- Damaged or cracked siding panels
- Visible dents on outdoor AC condenser units
- Broken window seals or cracked glass
- Fence sections leaning or loosened by wind
Wind damage indicators
- Missing shingles or roofing materials
- Lifted siding edges
- Detached gutters or downspouts
- Fallen branches near rooflines
- Fence panels pushed or warped
Use the right route based on what you see
This site works best when you choose the next page based on whether the damage looks isolated or spread across the property.
Mostly one area?
Use the services page if the damage seems limited to one main concern such as roof, siding, gutters, fence, windows, or AC.
Still working through the guidance steps?
Use the guidance pages if you want a safer walkaround, documentation help, or a better sense of when whole-property routing makes sense.
Ready for whole-property routing?
Use the request page if the storm has passed and the property appears to have more than one affected area.
Why professional inspections matter
Storm damage inspections help determine whether exterior materials were affected during severe weather events. Documentation of storm-related impact can help property owners understand the condition of their structures after a storm.
Inspection professionals use proper safety equipment and inspection methods to evaluate roof surfaces and elevated exterior areas.
If your area recently experienced hail or severe weather, you can request inspection routing: