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Has your neighborhood been hit by hail or severe storms? Enter your zip code to check for recent severe weather events in your area — free, instant, and no signup required.
Has your neighborhood been hit by hail or severe storms? Enter your zip code to check for recent severe weather events in your area — free, instant, and no signup required.
Enter your zip code to check recent hail and storm activity near your home. Hidden damage could be costing you.
Our storm and hail damage lookup tool queries NOAA severe weather databases to find recent hail events near your zip code. Enter any US zip code and within seconds you'll see a report showing hail event dates, hail sizes, event sources, and an overall severity rating for your area.
The tool is completely free and works for any location in the United States. Whether you're checking after a recent storm or wondering about past hail activity before buying a home, this lookup gives you the data you need to make informed decisions about your roof's condition.
Most hail damage isn't visible from the ground. Granule loss, hairline cracks, and bruised shingles can go unnoticed for months while slowly allowing moisture to penetrate your roof.
Most homeowner's insurance policies have a 1–2 year window for filing hail damage claims. If you don't know about the damage, you can miss your window and pay for repairs out of pocket.
Small hail damage left unrepaired gets worse over time. Cracked shingles lead to leaks, rotting decking, and mold — turning a $500 repair into a $10,000+ problem.
Buying a home? Check the hail history first. A home in a high-hail area may have unrepaired roof damage that a standard home inspection won't catch.
| Hail Size | Comparison | Roof Damage Potential |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25" | Pea | Minimal — may dislodge loose granules |
| 0.50" | Marble | Minor — granule displacement, cosmetic dents |
| 0.75" | Penny | Moderate — granule loss, potential bruising |
| 1.00" | Quarter | Significant — cracking, granule loss, insurance threshold |
| 1.50" | Golf ball | Severe — shingle cracking, mat exposure, dented flashing |
| 2.00" | Hen egg | Major — fractured shingles, structural concerns |
| 2.75"+ | Baseball | Catastrophic — full replacement typically required |
*Damage potential varies by roofing material, age, and condition. Hail 1" or larger is generally considered the threshold for filing an insurance claim.
If the lookup shows significant hail activity in your area (1 inch or larger), your roof may have damage that isn't visible from the ground. Here's what to do next:
Enter your zip code in our free hail damage lookup tool above to see recent severe weather events near you. The report shows event dates, hail sizes, and an overall severity rating. If your area has had hail 1 inch or larger, we recommend getting a professional roof inspection.
Hail as small as 1 inch (quarter-sized) can damage asphalt shingles by dislodging granules and cracking the shingle surface. Hail 1.5 inches or larger (golf ball-sized) frequently causes severe damage. Even smaller hail can accelerate roof aging over time.
Common signs include circular dents or bruises on shingles, dark spots where granules have been knocked off, cracked or split shingles, dented metal flashing or vents, and dented gutters. However, most hail damage is not visible from the ground and requires a professional inspection.
If a professional inspection confirms hail damage, filing a claim is usually worthwhile since most homeowner's policies cover storm damage. Get the inspection first to document the damage. Most policies have a 1–2 year filing window, so don't delay.
Yes. Cracked shingles allow moisture to penetrate the underlayment and decking. Granule loss accelerates UV degradation. Small hail damage can lead to leaks, mold, and rotting decking over months — turning a minor repair into a full replacement.
As soon as possible. Damage worsens with each rain event, and insurance claim deadlines start from the date of the storm. Most roofing contractors offer free post-storm inspections and can typically schedule within a few days.
Opus Roofing offers free storm damage inspections with full insurance claim support.
Schedule Free Inspection(615) 538-7152Hail damage gets worse over time. If the lookup shows storm activity in your area, the next step is a professional roof inspection. In Middle Tennessee, Opus Roofing offers this inspection for free.