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Plain-language articles on how storms affect buildings and how to read the weather record.

What a Hail Report Can and Can't Tell You

A hail report shows what radar and ground observers recorded near an address on a date. Here's what that record can show, what it can't, and why.

October 3, 2026

Hail vs. Wear: Why Missing Granules Don't Prove a Storm

Granules in the gutter don't prove a hailstorm. A forensic look at how hail marks differ from age, foot traffic, blisters, and other wear.

October 3, 2026