Weather Featured Never Underestimate a Storm Risk... Again! Not every damaging storm appears in the forecast. HailTrace Meteorologists breakdown a major hailstorm that struck DFW despite no severe weather risk being in place. This is a great reminder to never let a Level 1 risk catch you off-guard... again.
Restoration Success Featured HailTrace 5.0: A Big Update To Work Storms Faster Storms move fast. When hail hits, your team needs to know where to go, who to call, and what areas to work first. Every day spent in the wrong place can cost you jobs. That is why we built HailTrace 5.0. HailTrace 5.0 helps those in the restoration
Weather 2026 Mid-Season Hail Update: The Midwest is Getting Hammered Early The Midwest is seeing an incredible amount of hail in 2026. Meanwhile the Gulf States feel almost skipped in hail reports. HailTrace's Martin Lowrimore goes over why this hail season has been so different.
Historic Storm Featured Enid, OK Tornado Emergency The Enid, Oklahoma EF4 tornado is the strongest tornado of 2026 (as of April 24). As it approached the city, radar showed a clearly dangerous tornado, prompting a rare Tornado Emergency for southern Enid. HailTrace's Alexa Robb recaps the storm and the significance of this high-end warning.
Historic Storm Featured March 2026 Storm Recap: Tornado Outbreaks, 6" Hail, and HailTrace 5-Star Hail Maps! March 2026 began with over 50 tornadoes, record 6.14" hail in Illinois, and widespread severe storms across the central U.S. Be prepared because we expect a more active April ahead.
Weather 'Mapping Met' Battles Hail mapping accuracy starts long before storms hit. HailTrace meteorologists spend the off-season refining mapping techniques to deliver precise storm maps. HailTrace helps to make faster, more profitable decisions when severe weather strikes.
Restoration Success Just Launched! Your Brand On Every Weather History Report The contractor who wins trust wins the work. That is why we released Branded Weather History Reports.
Weather February 2026 Forecast Six more weeks of winter or severe weather activity? While cold and snow linger across the North, HailTrace meteorologists are tracking potential storm systems this month. HailTrace's Alexa Robb, outlines what to expect this February.
2025's Most Shocking Weather Moments 2025 was a year of wild weather across the U.S. From 5 inch hailstones to tornado outbreaks and 100 mph winds, we took a look at the top events from each month to recap how the year went! Check out the full blog at the link in our bio! #2025WeatherWrapped #2025inReview #WeatherRecap
Historic Storm 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Recap The 2025 Hurricane Season featured four major hurricanes and no U.S. landfalls. Although it may have seemed slow, the Atlantic still produced several record-breaking storms. Meteorologist Mikayla Smith breaks down each system and its impact.
Weather November Tornadoes Tornadoes in the Fall may seem rare, but in reality are more common than we realize. November can be extremely active for severe weather. Some years, over 100 tornadoes were recorded. Meteorologist Mikayla Smith recaps the most active and quietest Novembers for severe weather.
Weather Inside a Downburst: Science Behind the ‘Rain Bomb’ Intense wind, pelting hail, and heavy rain are all signatures of a downburst - a storm that many have experienced, possibly without even knowing. Meteorologist Charles Kuster explains how powerful radar technology is improving severe weather forecasting and inspired the movie Twisters.
Weather La Niña to Bring More Snowfall to Many this Winter La Niña is back — and it could make this winter colder, snowier, and stormier across much of the U.S. HailTrace Meteorologist Mikayla Smith breaks down what to expect and how to stay ahead with real-time storm tracking and alerts from HailTrace.
Weather Historic Category 5 Hurricane Hurricane Melissa is the 4th major hurricane this year. Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a devastating Category 5 in Jamaica as one of the strongest storms in history for the Atlantic Basin.
Case Studies Featured From $162K to $1.08M: The Power of Verified Storm Data Using HailTrace storm data, Premier Claims confirmed the correct date of loss and secured a full restoration—turning a $162K claim into $1.08M.
Weather 2025 Enderlin, ND Tornado Upgraded to EF-5 June 20, 2025 Enderlin, ND tornado upgraded to EF-5. Winds 210+ mph, trains derailed, 3 fatalities, and state disaster declared.
Historic Storm Top 5 Hailstorms of 2024 Discover the top 5 most destructive hailstorms of 2024. See where massive hailstones hit hardest, causing billions in damage across the U.S.
Case Studies How HailTrace Data & Policy Review Secured a $1.1M Hail Damage Settlement in Texas Denied at first, won in the end. When a Texas property owner’s hail damage claim was challenged, Premier Claims and HailTrace worked together to validate the storm, review the policy, and negotiate a $1.1M recovery.
Weather Hurricane Hunter’s Off-Season: Mind-Blowing Have you ever flown into a hurricane or tornado? HailTrace's Dr. Dan Stechman has. He tells stories about flying in aircrafts that are built for such extreme missions as well as his personal experience inside these storms.
Weather Hurricane Erin: Surprise Category 5! Latest storm track and maps... Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified overnight Friday to a Category 5 hurricane. This is faster and stronger than meteorologists forecasted, surprising many early Saturday morning.
The HailTrace Hurricane Forecast 2025 HailTrace CEO Derik Kline recently shared his predictions for the 2025 Hurricane Season, covering not only the science behind tropical weather but also laying out his picks for total named storms and where they may form.
Restoration Success 21 Digital Roofing Tools to Help You Stand Out and Win More If you’re tired of leads slipping through the cracks or wasting hours chasing the wrong jobs, you’re not alone. Many contractors struggle to stay organized and efficient—especially during storm season. Whether you're moving on from spreadsheets or trying to sharpen your edge, the right roofer
The Power of Roofing Codes and Weather Data - Derik's Interview with One Click Code At HailTrace, we're passionate about providing the roofing industry with the best tools and insights to navigate the challenges of severe weather. That’s why we’re excited to partner with OneClick Code — a platform that’s integrated with your HailTrace subscription! Recently, OneClick Code had the opportunity
Restoration Success Best Hail Tracking App For Roofers To Beat the Competition Ever spent days—and a ton of money—working in a neighborhood after a hailstorm, only to realize you were in the wrong spot? It’s one of the most frustrating things a roofer can experience. All that effort… and someone else gets the job. That’s why HailTrace exists—
Weather Large Hail, Lightning, and Layups: Why Hail Grows When the Forecast Calls for Thunder Learn about what causes lightning —and how that stormy energy could also mean big hailstones. And while we are talking about thunder, find out how you can win tickets to the first Thunder home playoffs game!
