After a storm

See whether recent hail or wind deserves a roof check

Shareable neighborhood maps that turn recent storm reports into a simple concern level without presenting the map as a diagnosis.

Reviewed 2026-05-16

Short answer

A storm concern map gives neighbors a better first question

The map should help a homeowner decide whether a ground-level check is worth doing after hail or damaging wind nearby. It should not claim damage, coverage, or insurance conclusions.

What to do

Follow the homeowner workflow

  1. 1

    Use official NOAA/NWS records as primary inputs and show source links near every map.

  2. 2

    Represent uncertainty with concern bands instead of yes/no damage labels.

  3. 3

    Generate post-ready graphics for neighborhood groups after significant storms.

  4. 4

    Keep the private data-quality goal separate from public marketing claims until audited.

Details

What this guide is built to clarify

Good public wording

Use concern level, recent storm reports, and worth checking. Avoid proof-of-damage or comparative data claims.

Map output

One single image for quick sharing, plus carousel frames that explain what the colors mean.

Audit trail

Every map needs a visible generated date, source list, and limitations note.

Boundary

This is not a diagnosis, recommendation, or insurance outcome.

Use this page to organize questions, source links, and safe next steps. Official sources, licensed professionals, and written policy documents should control final decisions.

Sources

Check the latest source first