StormIntelligence™: Interactive hail, wind and tornado swath maps...
Radar-based damage swaths at street level, ground reports, tornado tracks, demographics by zip code and hail history reports by address — in real time as the weather happens, and after the event.
StormIntel™ is the short form of StormIntelligence™ — one service, one set of maps. Both names appear on this site.
Over 1,500 customers in insurance, restoration and third-party data licensing. Used by 6 of the top 10 U.S. P&C carriers. Data licensed by all of the leading core insurance software platforms.
StormIntelligence™ Key Features:
- Hail and wind swaths at 0.25″ and 5 mph intervals
- Preliminary and final tornado tracks with EF intensity
- Ground-based storm spotter reports
- Wildfire perimeters
- Wildfire satellite indications
- Flood, tropical storm and hurricane data
- Power outage data
- Earthquake data
- Airport and mesonet weather observations
- Overlay combinations of data on the same interactive map
- Live weather radar
- Turnkey data back to 2009
- Fully interactive, easy-to-use maps
- Pan, zoom and scroll with rooftop and street-level views on the Google Maps platform
- Satellite, road and combination map views
- Generate unlimited hail, wind and rainfall history reports by address
- Store unlimited custom markers with notes directly on the map
- Set custom alerts by markers and/or areas, specific to each hazard type
- Zip code overlay with demographic data
- Track your position live on the map
- Export data for use in other GIS-based programs
- No special software; works in all web browsers
- Intraday data updated in near real time
- Multiple logins for the same company; track usage activity
- Free companion smartphone app for iOS and Android
- No contract required — cancel anytime
- Subscriptions include all of the above with no limits
Subscription Level Pricing:
| Subscription Level | Monthly Rate | 6 Month Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Area | $49.95 | $269.73 | $539.46 |
| One State | $49.95 | $269.73 | $539.46 |
| Five States | $79.95 | $431.73 | $863.46 |
| National | $99.95 | $539.73 | $1079.46 |
- No contracts are required
- Pricing includes all features detailed on the above checklist (and new features added regularly)
- Six month and annual rates include a 10% discount (as shown above) for paying up front
Non-Subscription Pricing:
| Interactive map for a single date | $49.95 |
|---|---|
| Interactive maps for two dates | $79.95 |
Lost? Need Help?
If you're not quite sure what you need, or if you would like to learn more specific details about our service, please continue below on this page for much more information. Also, please feel free to call us at 512-504-3151 or use the online chat (located in the lower left corner of this page) for more assistance.
StormIntelligence interactive maps in depth...
WeatherGuidance was founded in 2012, continuing a practice that has mapped storms and forecast for weather-sensitive operations since the early 1990s — more than 35 years of experience.
Our fully interactive maps document severe weather events such as hail, high winds, tornadoes, tropical storms and hurricanes as well as many other natural hazard events such as wildfires, earthquakes, lightning strikes, heavy rain and heavy snow. The maps are available both in real time as the weather happens, as well as on an "after the fact" basis only.
Whether you have a need for information in real time or after an event (or both), our StormIntelligence™ interactive service provides the detailed information that you need every time!
For over 35 years, members of the insurance, roofing, paintless dent repair and storm recovery industries have come to depend on us to provide detailed storm damage mapping across the U.S and Canada. Our company founder was one of the first in the field of meteorology to develop this type of technology back in the early 1990s, and we have continued to lead in this field ever since then.
For example, it's no longer just about interactive hail maps. Now our suite of interactive hazard maps includes real time data on high winds, earthquakes, wildfires, heavy rain and heavy snow. Lightning data is also available as an add-on.
During the last few years it seems as though numerous companies have popped up out of nowhere to offer hail and other storm data mapping services. Rest assured that when you deal with us you'll be getting information that is developed, produced, quality controlled and supervised by our professional staff with over 35 years of experience in severe weather and other natural hazard analysis and mapping.
Numerous insurance companies rely upon our services not only to efficiently process claims, but also to dispatch catastrophe teams to hard hit areas well in advance of their competitors. This, combined with our over 35 years of experience in evaluating severe storms and producing hail, wind and tornado swath maps means that you can count on us to deliver the information you need, when and how you need it. To put it another way: we eliminate the "wild goose chases" so that you can concentrate on your business.
Please continue down this page to learn more about how our StormIntelligence™ service can help make your business weather wise today!
If you are a home or business owner needing to prove that hail or wind damage took place at your location on a specific date or need help determining what that date was, our StormIntelligence™ Verify service is probably best suited for what you need. Please click here to go to that page.
More Features
- High resolution, fully interactive hail, wind and tornado data maps based on the Google Maps platform (including ability to pan and zoom with street level detail)
- View weather radar indicated hail and wind tracks/swaths in real time or after an event
- View ground based storm reports in real time or after an event
- View tornado damage tracks with EF-ratings as soon as ground surveys are completed
- All data are quality controlled by our highly trained staff with over 35 years of experience in mapping significant weather and natural hazard events (not just computer programmers)
Even more features at no additional cost:
- Search for an address and add a place marker; add notes to the location marker and save them for future reference
- Click on swath area to reveal zip codes, number of homes per square mile, average value and other demographic information
- See "birds eye view" of actual roofs affected using Satellite basemap mode
- No special software required; compatible with all web browsers
- Works on any computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet device
- Ability to download data for viewing in Google Earth or most any other GIS mapping program
- Additional data layers included (also at no extra charge): heavy rainfall, heavy snowfall, wildfire data, earthquake data, tropical storm and hurricane data
Subscription plans also include:
- Hail outlooks for upcoming days
- Alerts for hail and/or wind damage in designated areas
- Unlimited access to archives (based on the subscription level)
- Unlimited access to a searchable database of hail, tornado and wind damage dates by location
- Generate an unlimited number of hail history reports for specific addresses, suitable for insurance claim documentation/verification purposes
- Live weather radar data (including animation option)
Powerful Tools Make Your Job Easier
Add custom markers with notes. Generate history reports and trigger automated alerting for hail or wind events with just a few clicks.
With just a mouse click, you can also view zip code boundaries in an impacted area, including detailed demographic information:
You also have the option to export a list of the impacted zipcodes to your computer, for uploading to mailing list firms, etc.
StormIntel™ in your pocket
The free StormIntel companion app puts the same swath maps, address reports and marker alerts on the phone you carry onto the roof. Sign in with your StormIntel account.
Getting the app. On Android, StormIntel is in Google Play. On iOS it's distributed as a private business app — your download link arrives with your subscription, not from the public App Store. Either way, the app is free; sign in with the same StormIntel account you use on the web.
Pricing Recap
One-Time/As Needed Purchase by Date:
- $49.95 for a single event date or
- 2 event dates for $79.95
Regular Subscription Rates:
- Metro area or a single state = $49.95 per month*
- Regional (2-5 states) = $79.95 per month*
- Nationwide = $99.95/mo per month*
*Quoted rates are for monthly payments via credit/debit card. Discounts are available for multi-month subscriptions when paid in advance.
Not sure what coverage or format is right for you? Please give us a call or use the online chat feature for a specific quote based on your work area and operational needs.
More on our Pricing
A question that we frequently hear: "Why are your prices so much lower than your competitors?"
Honest Answer: Simply put, the days of the $200 hail swath map are over. Available resources allow us to produce a very high quality product at a much lower cost than even just 1 or 2 years ago. Recent technological advances have also allowed us to add wind and tornado track data at no additional cost!
Finally, we don't spend thousands of dollars per year on advertising. Most of our new business comes from customer referrals, and we pass this savings on to you!
Our customers consistently tell us that we provide them with the best value in the industry.
Weather Data API / Custom Data+Mapping
From custom data sets to full application integration, we specialize in developing, hosting and supporting custom solutions for our clients on many different levels.
If you are looking for enterprise level weather data services including data ingestion via weather data API or similar services, please contact us at (512) 504-3151, or feel free to use the online chat.
For enterprise level applications specific to the insurance industry, please visit this page.
New: the StormIntel™ Data API. Direct, on-demand access to Hail Swaths, Wind Swaths, real-time and post-event Tornado Paths, wildfire, lightning and earthquake layers — filtered by territory, date and threshold; GeoJSON, KML, shapefile or CSV; OGC API – Features for ArcGIS, QGIS and FME; plain-language ZIP answers for teams without GIS. How the API works and how to request access →
Customer feedback
"We've tried lots of hail and wind swath companies. Your accuracy is the best by far and it is very easy to use for all of our associates."
-Bill G., Universal North America Insurance
"We like the fact that we can overlay our policy in force locations right on top of the hail and wind data to gauge potential exposure and process claims more efficiently."
-Anais V., Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance
"I was on a roof performing an inspection with an insurance adjuster. He pulled up your report on his phone at the same time I did! The fact your service is respected by both the insurance industry and the restoration industry is a major plus for everyone..."
-Daryl, Roof Medic & Construction
"I was on a roof performing an inspection with an insurance adjuster. He pulled up your report on his phone at the same time I did! The fact your service is respected by both the insurance industry and the restoration industry is a major plus for everyone..."
Daryl, Roof Medic & Construction
"We've tried lots of hail and wind swath companies. Your accuracy is the best by far and it is very easy to use for all of our associates"
Bill G., Universal North America Insurance
"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, RF Roofing
"We like the fact that we can overlay our policy in force locations right on top of the hail and wind data to gauge potential exposure and process claims more efficiently."
Anais V., Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance
"I am just loving this! The push alerts from the smartphone app are very helpful. They trigger me to check the interactive map for the latest updates..."
Ron, R.M. Construction
"I like that I can overlay the high wind data right on top of the hail data. This allows me to zero in on areas where high winds occured [sic] along with the hail, which causes the most damage"
Eugene Davis, Public Insurance Adjuster
"Your services, data and support are outstanding ..."
Philip Massaro, VP of Special Projects, AmTrust Financial
"Not only is your data second to none in accuracy and resolution, but we love that we can call in with a suggestion that would help us do our job better, and you implement it very quickly! -Reed, Prostruction Roofing and Siding"
"As an attorney I find myself on both sides of insurance related disputes. I like the fact that your service is well respected by contractors, homeowners and insurance companies alike"
James M., Attorney at Law
Yesterday's Hail
Please click on the map above to view a snapshot of the areas with hail or wind damage activity yesterday. You can also browse the archives for previous event dates at the same link.
Related Services
Feel like you're in the wrong place? If you're a home or business owner and you simply need to find out what date hail and/or wind damage may have taken place at a specific address (for insurance claim purposes), our StormIntelligence™ Verify service is what you need. Please go here for details on that service.
Verification of hail & wind damage, lightning strikes & other weather events at street address level. Ideal for insurance claims, property managers, home & business owners. Click to learn more...
Questions about StormIntelligence interactive maps
What is StormIntelligence™?
A fully interactive mapping service that documents severe weather events — hail, high winds, tornadoes, tropical storms and hurricanes, plus wildfires, earthquakes, lightning strikes, heavy rain and heavy snow — in real time as the weather happens and after the event. Maps are radar-based at street level and include ground reports, tornado damage tracks with EF ratings, and demographic data by zip code.
Who uses StormIntelligence interactive maps?
Members of the roofing, paintless dent repair, storm recovery and insurance industries. Insurance companies use the maps to process claims and dispatch catastrophe teams; contractors use them to find impacted properties and neighborhoods.
How much does a StormIntelligence subscription cost?
Metro area or one state: $49.95 per month. Five states: $79.95 per month. National: $99.95 per month. Six-month and annual rates include a 10% discount for paying up front. No contracts are required.
Can I buy a map for a single storm date without subscribing?
Yes. An interactive map for a single event date is $49.95, or two dates for $79.95, ordered from the archive.
What is included with a subscription?
Hail, wind and tornado swath maps in real time and after the event; ground reports; hail outlooks for upcoming days; alerts for hail and wind damage in designated areas; unlimited access to archives and to a searchable database of damage dates by location; unlimited hail history reports for specific addresses; live weather radar with animation; and additional layers for heavy rain, heavy snow, wildfire, earthquake, tropical storm and hurricane data. Lightning data is available as an add-on.
Do I need special software?
No. StormIntelligence runs in any web browser on any computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Data can also be downloaded for use in Google Earth or most GIS mapping programs.
Is there a free trial?
No. Due to the nature of StormIntelligence and StormIntelligence Verify, free trials are not offered. Screenshots of the maps and the app are on this page, and free ground-report hail and wind alerts by email are available by signing up on this page.
Do you offer a weather data API?
Yes. Enterprise weather data services, including data ingestion via API and custom data sets and mapping, are available. Call (512) 504-3151, email stormintel@weatherguidance.com, or use the online chat.
Ready to get started?
Subscriptions from $49.95 per month with no contracts, or a single event date for $49.95.