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Did Hail Hit Your House?Check your address free
See the hail storms that hit your address in the last 2 years — NOAA’s radar estimate of the hail size at your home, hail and wind reports nearby, and the National Weather Service warnings that covered you — then get a free PDF storm report for your records or your insurance claim.
- NOAA radar + NWS storm reports
- Free PDF storm report
- No obligation
Covers Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah. Data: NOAA radar and the National Weather Service.
Get your full hail report (PDF)
- Hail size at your address, plus every hail report near you with its distance
- Wind gusts measured near you and wind damage reports
- Storm timeline: NWS warning times, hail and wind the NWS warned for, storm direction
- A map of the reports around your home, in a PDF you can keep for your insurance records
Questions? Call 855 ROOF-001.
A Hail Report by Address, Built From Official Storm Data
Most “hail maps” show a storm’s path across a whole metro. Hail Check answers the question that matters to you: what happened at your address.
Hail size at your address
The NOAA radar estimate for your exact location, shown as a size band with the everyday object it matches (quarter, golf ball, and so on).
Wind speeds near you
Measured and estimated gusts from NWS reports and weather stations within 15 miles, plus any wind damage reports.
Storm timeline & duration
Each NWS warning that covered your home: when it started and ended, the hail and wind it warned for, and which way the storm was moving.
A PDF for your records
Every storm day in the last 24 months, the ground reports around you on a map, and plain-English notes on what the hail size means for a roof.
Check for Hail Damage in Three Steps
Enter your address
Type your home address, or tap “Use my current location” if you’re standing in the driveway.
See your storm history
In seconds you’ll see whether hail hit at or near your home, how big it was, and how many storm days you’ve had.
Get the full PDF report
Tell us where to send it. You’ll get the full report on screen and by email, and we can book you a free inspection.
What Size Hail Damages a Roof?
The National Weather Service describes hail by the everyday object it matches. Here’s what each size typically does to a home.
| Hail size | About the size of | What it can do to a home |
|---|---|---|
| ¾″ | A penny | Dents gutters, vents, and soft metals; can damage old or brittle shingles |
| 1″ | A quarter | Where damage to asphalt shingles commonly begins, especially on older roofs |
| 1¼″ | A half dollar | Bruised and cracked shingles; dented gutters, downspouts, and screens |
| 1½″ | A ping pong ball | Commonly damages most shingle roofs, siding, and window screens |
| 1¾″ | A golf ball | Widespread shingle damage; dents metal roofing and vehicles |
| 2″ | A hen egg | Severe roof damage; cracked siding and broken windows are possible |
| 2½–2¾″ | A tennis ball to a baseball | Punctured roofing, broken windows, major vehicle damage |
| 3″ and up | A teacup or larger | Destructive — can punch through roofing and decking |
Roof age, material, and wind all change the picture. Class 4 impact-rated shingles are tested by dropping 2-inch steel balls on them (UL 2218) — here’s how they hold up.
Radar, Ground Reports, and Warnings — Side by Side
No single source tells the whole story, so Hail Check puts three official ones together and shows you exactly where each number came from.
NOAA radar hail estimates
NOAA’s Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor (MRMS) system blends nearby radars every two minutes and estimates the largest hail in each storm. We check which hail swath covered your exact address and report its size band.
NWS Local Storm Reports
When trained spotters, emergency managers, the public, or weather stations report hail, damaging wind, or a tornado, the National Weather Service logs it with a time and place. We list the reports near you with their distance from your address.
NWS storm-based warnings
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings are drawn as polygons. We find every warning that covered your address, when it was in effect, and the hail size and wind speed the NWS warned for.
What to Do After Hail Hits Your House
Stay off the roof
Hail damage is hard to spot from a ladder, and a wet, steep roof is dangerous. Let a pro check it.
Photograph from the ground
Dented gutters, downspouts, screens, AC fins, siding, and cars are all evidence of the storm.
Mind your claim deadline
Homeowner policies set a time limit for reporting storm damage. Check yours and keep your hail report with it.
Get a free inspection
A licensed local roofer can tell you whether you have damage worth a claim. Call 855 ROOF-001.
More help: what to do after a hail storm · how we help with insurance claims · what adjusters look for · if your claim is denied
Recent Hail Storms Where We Work
Storm dates, hail sizes, and local insurance tips for the metros we serve.
Questions About Checking for Hail
How do I know if hail hit my house?
Enter your address above. Hail Check looks up the NOAA radar hail swaths that covered your exact location, the National Weather Service storm reports from spotters and weather stations near you, and the NWS warnings that covered your address over the last 24 months. In a few seconds it tells you whether hail hit at or near your home and how big it was. To know whether it damaged your roof, you need an inspection, and ours are free.
What size hail damages a roof?
Damage to asphalt shingles commonly starts around 1 inch (quarter size), especially on older roofs. Hail 1½ inches and larger (ping pong ball size and up) damages most shingle roofs, gutters, and siding. Wind matters too: wind-driven hail hits harder, and severe gusts of 58 mph and up can lift and crease older shingles.
Is the hail report really free?
Yes. The summary is free with no sign-up, and the full PDF report is free too. We only ask where to send it. There is no obligation to hire us for anything.
Can I use the hail report for my insurance claim?
Yes. It documents the storm date, the radar-estimated hail size at your address, and the NWS ground reports and warnings for that storm, which helps you and your adjuster pin down the date of loss. It is not a roof inspection and does not prove damage on its own; your insurance company will still inspect the roof.
How accurate is radar hail data?
Radar cannot watch a hailstone land. NOAA's Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor system estimates the largest hail in a storm from radar scans every two minutes, and it is usually close but can run high or low, especially at the edge of a storm. That is why the report pairs radar with ground reports from trained spotters and weather stations and shows exactly how far each report was from your address.
How far back does Hail Check go?
The free check covers the last 24 months. If you need a storm older than that, call us at 855 ROOF-001 and we will help you track it down.
What areas does Hail Check cover?
Addresses in the states we serve: Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Kansas City, Topeka, Omaha, Cheyenne, and Salt Lake City.
Does a hail report mean my roof is damaged?
Not necessarily. Whether hail damages a roof depends on the hail size at your home, the wind behind it, and the age and type of your roof. The report shows what the storm did near you; a free inspection shows what it did to your roof.
What do you do with my contact information?
We use it to send your report and, if you ask, to schedule your free inspection. We do not sell your personal information. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Find out what the last storm did to your roof
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