Hail & Wind History Reports: Address specific verification of weather events.
"Some people are weather wise, but most are otherwise..."
-Benjamin FranklinStormIntelligence™ Verify is also written StormIntel™ Verify — the short form of the same name. One service, one report.
Quick Overview + Express Order
What Is a Hail or Wind Verification Report? Our reports are perfect for documenting instances of hail, high winds and many other weather variables. Each report is specific to a street address, latitude/longitude point or other specific location.
How Does The Process Work? You provide us with your address (or the address that you need the report to be prepared for) and tell us the period of time you'd like for us to provide a history, and we'll put it together and email it to you!
What Kind of Report Should You Order? There are two general types of reports that most customers order: Basic and Forensic.
A Basic Report is typically more than sufficient for documenting hail or high wind (50 mph or greater) history at a specific address and the cost is only $9.95 for up to a 3 year history (scroll down for pricing for longer search periods). View a sample
A Forensic Report is more detailed and also includes weather types other than hail and high winds (such as winds lower than 50 mph, heavy rain, ice, snow, etc.). A Forensic Report includes a mapping of each weather event, in addition to a full written report. The cost is only $29.95 for up to a 3 year history (scroll down for pricing for longer search periods). View a sample with street maps or satellite maps.
If you've seen enough and are ready to order, please use the button below to submit a request.
If you're not quite sure what you need, or if you would like to learn more about what types of reports are available, how they're prepared, etc., please continue below. First we'll give you some background information, then there are two sections with complete details, one for Basic Reports and the other for Forensic Reports. If you need to verify a lightning strike, please go here.
Background Information
From home owners and independent claims adjusters to major nationwide insurance companies, StormIntelligence™ Verify is a name that people trust when it comes to the independent verification of severe weather events.
This service - one of our most popular - was formerly known as HailIntelligence Verify. In recent months, we changed the name to StormIntelligence™ Verify to better reflect the total package that is offered with the service, which includes not only hail data but also wind, tornado and many other types of weather related damage data as well!
Members of our team were the first to develop this type of service back in the early 1990s, and we have continued to build on it using today's technologies and efficiencies. Whether you need to verify hail, wind damage or a lightning strike at a specific address for a specific date, or you need a full history from 1 to 10 years (or more), our StormIntelligence™ Verify service is ready to go to work for you today!
When preparing your report, we utilize the latest in weather radar technology to map the exact size and path of hail and/or wind damage. This results in a much more accurate and complete picture of the damage (or lack of) compared to using the traditional method of piecing together widely spaced spotter reports, which always show an incomplete picture and are often inaccurate.
Our StormIntelligence™ verification reports come in two general formats: Basic and Forensic. Please read below for details on each. If you need help, just give us a call or use the online chat and we'll be glad to help you determine the format that is best for your needs.
Basic Verification
- Provides dates when hail of 0.75 inch or larger occurred at or near a specific address or other landmark/location
- Results are presented in an easy to read, tabular format showing the size of hail at specific distances from the subject location by date
- Search periods: up to 10 years (longer search periods are available upon request)
- Suitable for presentation to an insurance company or other party to show dates when weather related damage may have occurred
Typically Best Suited for:
Homeowners, business owners, property managers, contractors and others that need to narrow down and/or pinpoint hail dates as a part of a weather related damage claim.
Cost:
The cost for Basic Verification service is based on the length of the search period:
| 0-3 Year History | $9.95 |
|---|---|
| 4-6 Year History | $14.95 |
| 7-10 Year History | $19.95 |
Search periods greater than 10 years are available upon request. Please contact us for a quote.
Pay online by credit card, or set up a billing account and pay by invoice on Net 30 or Net 45 terms. We can bill per claim or report, or cumulatively (one monthly or quarterly invoice). Nothing to pay upfront. Volume pricing is available.
To set up a billing account before your first order, email stormintel@weatherguidance.com, call (512) 504-3151 or use the online chat. How billing works for insurance companies →
Delivery:
- Basic reports are sent immediately after you order*
- Reports are sent to your e-mail address from our secure e-mail server. Fax, mail and online posting/archiving services are also available, please contact us prior to ordering if you need such services.
Basic Verification Reports are available for both hail and wind (you will be asked to make the desired selection when placing your order). For other types of weather events, please refer to the Forensic Verification Report section below. For Lightning Verification Reports, please go here.
Ready to request a Basic report?
Please complete the short form at this link:
Do you have a question that you'd like to ask before submitting your request? Feel free to call us at (512) 504-3151 or use the online chat located in the lower left hand corner of the screen...
Have a more complex situation that you need assistance with? We offer a full line of forensic meteorological consulting services.
*A Basic Verification Report with a search period that includes years prior to 2010 requires additional manual processing and is not delivered immediately. Such reports are typically delivered the same day if ordered before 3pm, or the following morning if ordered after 3pm (not including Sundays). All reports with search periods of 2010 and afterward are delivered immediately, unless there is a problem with the way the request form was filled out (i.e., invalid address, missing or invalid email information, etc.). In that case, we will contact you for clarification before we proceed.
Forensic Verification
- Verification of hail, wind and any other type of weather events for a specific address or location.
- Each report contains 2 parts:
(1). a summary report detailing all hail, high wind or other specified weather events with supporting information and references
(2). detailed mapping of all hail, high wind or other "swath" tracks with the subject location at the center of the map
Forensic reports come in two map styles: street maps with the storm outlined in red, or satellite (hybrid) maps with the storm area shaded. View a sample: street maps · satellite maps.
Typically Best Suited for:
Insurance adjusters, claims representatives, attorneys and engineers needing detailed information to assist in determining whether damage may have taken place at a specific location in association with one or more weather events on known or unknown dates.
Cost:
The cost for Forensic Verification service is based on the length of the search period:
| 0-3 Year History | $29.95 |
|---|---|
| 4-6 Year History | $54.95 |
| 7-10 Year History | $74.95 |
Search periods greater than 10 years are available upon request. Please contact us for a quote.
Pay online by credit card, or set up a billing account and pay by invoice on Net 30 or Net 45 terms. We can bill per claim or report, or cumulatively (one monthly or quarterly invoice). Nothing to pay upfront. Volume pricing is available.
To set up a billing account before your first order, email stormintel@weatherguidance.com, call (512) 504-3151 or use the online chat. How billing works for insurance companies →
Delivery:
- Reports are sent to your e-mail address from our secure e-mail server. Fax, mail and online posting/archiving services are also available.
- Most requests for a ≤ 3 year history received by 12 Noon CT are typically delivered on the same business day. Requests received after 12 Noon CT are typically delivered the following business day.*
- Most requests with a search period of greater than 3 years typically require 2-5 days for processing, depending on the geographic area of the request and the exact length of the requested search period. If this is a concern, please feel free to contact us for a delivery time estimate prior to placing an order.
*Please note: It is important to remember that Forensic reports are prepared by hand and are not automated. Therefore, delivery of Forensic reports will follow the schedule outlined above and "rush" service is not typically available due to the work requirements of this type of report. Also, during periods of high volume and/or widespread severe weather events, additional processing time may be required.
Forensic reports cover all types of weather events except for lightning strike verification. For details on lightning verification and mapping, please go here.
Ready to request a Forensic report?
Please complete the short form at this link:
Do you have a question that you'd like to ask before submitting your request? Feel free to call us at (512) 504-3151 or use the online chat located in the lower left hand corner of the screen...
Have a more complex situation that you need assistance with? We offer a full line of forensic meteorological consulting services.
Lightning Strike Verification
Did lightning strike at or near a specific address on a specific date? Two reports from ENTLN — the Earth Networks Total Lightning Network, the largest lightning network in the world — with the same address-specific approach as our hail and wind reports.
- Strike Count report — $29.95: a one-page table with the number of cloud-to-ground strikes near the location during the requested period. You define the radius, from 1 to 10 miles. Delivered instantly after you order. Lowest priced lightning verification report of its type in the industry.
- Lightning Full Report — $69.95: lowest priced full lightning report in the industry at under $100. Plots the exact location of every cloud-to-ground strike within the radius you define (1 to 10 miles), with a full written summary, detailed mapping and a table of each strike. Same business day if ordered before 3pm Central.
Used by insurance adjusters, home and business owners and electrical contractors to document lightning-caused electrical, roof and equipment losses.
Order a lightning report
Strike Count reports are delivered instantly; Lightning Full Reports the same business day if ordered before 3pm Central. Details →
For insurance companies: reports and billing built around your process
Nothing is carved in stone. We adjust the report format and the billing method to fit the way your claims and accounts payable teams work, including billing per claim or report, or cumulatively. Our prices are extremely competitive.
Billing
- Billed per claim or report, or cumulatively: one invoice per report or claim, or one monthly or quarterly invoice. Whatever fits your process.
- Net 30 or Net 45 invoice terms.
- $0 upfront. No prepaid credits, no bundles to buy and no credits that expire.
- Volume discounts available.
- Pay by check, ACH or credit card.
Ordering
- Order one report at a time, or send a batch of addresses and dates as a spreadsheet or CSV file. We'll show you how when you set up your account.
- Basic $9.95 · Forensic $29.95 · Lightning Strike Count $29.95 · Lightning Full Report $69.95.
- Lightning Full Report: lowest priced full lightning report in the industry at under $100, with a map of every strike plus a table of each one.
- Serving the insurance industry for more than 35 years.
Sample reports and volume quotes too. Just ask.
Customer feedback
"Thank you for your efforts and assistance. I will be referring other adjusters to your site - your service is impeccable..."
-Don Garman, Summit Claim Services
"This is an invaluable service for our roof inspection team. I don't know how we got along without it before..."
Rick, Charlotte, NC
"I needed help proving that it hailed on my car at the dealership before I bought it. I waited to call you until the last minute (of course) and you promised 1 hour delivery - I got the report 17 minutes after I hung up, and the dealership ended up fixing my car. Thank you so much!"
- Jane B., Dallas, TX
"I like the fact that I can call and get a quick verification date over the phone and then have it followed up by a detailed report and mapping by e-mail all in the same day..."
John E., PI Adjuster, Dallas TX
"The insurance company said that it did not hail on my home during my policy period with them. I needed to find out when, and you helped me determine the date so I knew which company to contact and file the claim. Thanks to your expert help, my roof is about to be fixed!"
-Eugene M., Peoria, IL
"I like the fact that a human being actually looks at each request - it's not just a computer spitting out a report like we had with another company - and yet we still get same day service 99% of the time!"
-Bill G., Universal North America Insurance
"We are always impressed with your accuracy and attention to detail..."
-Grizel J., VP of Claims, Sawgrass Mutual Insurance
"As a plaintiff's attorney I find myself on both the consumer and the insurance side of storm damage claim situations. I like the fact that you are objective and honest - reporting on the facts regardless of who they may favor..."
-James M., Attorney at Law, San Antonio TX
Questions about verification reports
What is a hail or wind verification report?
An address-specific report documenting instances of hail, high wind and other weather at a street address, latitude/longitude point or other specific location, over the period of time you request. StormIntelligence™ Verify reports are prepared by WeatherGuidance and emailed to you.
What is the difference between a Basic and a Forensic report?
A Basic report lists the dates when hail of 0.75 inch or larger (or wind of 50 mph or greater) occurred at or near the address, in a tabular format showing hail size at set distances from the location. A Forensic report is prepared by hand and covers hail, wind and other weather types (winds below 50 mph, heavy rain, ice, snow and more), with a written summary of every event and detailed mapping of each swath track centered on the address.
How much does a hail verification report cost?
Basic Verification: $9.95 for a 0–3 year history, $14.95 for 4–6 years, $19.95 for 7–10 years. Forensic Verification: $29.95 for 0–3 years, $54.95 for 4–6 years, $74.95 for 7–10 years. Search periods over 10 years are quoted on request. Lightning reports are $29.95 (Strike Count) and $69.95 (Lightning Full Report). Pay online by credit card, or set up a billing account and pay by invoice on Net 30 or Net 45 terms, billed per claim or report or cumulatively.
Do you offer billing terms for insurance companies?
Yes. Net 30 or Net 45 invoice terms with $0 upfront and no prepaid credits, bundles or expiring credits. We bill per claim or report, or cumulatively with one monthly or quarterly invoice, whichever fits your process. Pay by check, ACH or credit card. Volume discounts are available, and we take both single and bulk orders. More on billing →
How fast is a report delivered?
Basic reports for 2010 and later are sent immediately after you order. Basic reports that include years before 2010 are typically delivered the same day if ordered before 3pm Central, or the following morning. Forensic reports with a 3-year or shorter history received by noon Central are typically delivered the same business day; longer histories typically take 2–5 days because they are prepared by hand.
How far back can a hail history report go?
Up to 10 years as a standard search period for both Basic and Forensic reports. Longer periods are available upon request; contact us for a quote.
Who uses these reports?
Homeowners, business owners, property managers and contractors use Basic reports to narrow down or pinpoint hail dates for a damage claim. Insurance adjusters, claims representatives and engineers use Forensic reports when they need detailed information on whether damage may have occurred at a location in connection with weather events on known or unknown dates.
Can you verify a lightning strike at an address?
Yes. Lightning strike verification is a separate report — see Lightning Strike Verification Reports for the strike count and strike map options.
How do I order?
Complete the short request form at Submit a Request. If you have a question first, call (512) 504-3151 or use the online chat.
Ready to order?
Basic from $9.95, delivered immediately. Forensic from $29.95, prepared by hand. Lightning Strike Count $29.95 and Lightning Full Report $69.95. Pay by credit card or invoice, with Net 30 or Net 45 billing per claim or report, or cumulatively.