How to Check Hail History for Your Address (Free, No Sign-Up)

You just bought a house. Or maybe you have lived there for years and a neighbor mentioned their insurance paid for a new roof after a hailstorm. Now you are wondering: has hail actually hit my property?

The good news is you can check. The data exists, it is free, and you do not need to be a meteorologist to understand it.

Where Does Hail Data Come From?

All legitimate hail history data in the United States originates from NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Specifically, two sources:

NEXRAD Radar Network. NOAA operates 159 high-resolution Doppler radar stations across the country. These stations detect hail in real time by measuring the size and density of precipitation particles. When hail is detected, the event is logged with a timestamp, location coordinates, and estimated hail diameter.

SWDI (Severe Weather Data Inventory). The National Centers for Environmental Information maintains a searchable database of every severe weather event recorded by the radar network. This is the same data used by the National Weather Service, insurance companies, and meteorological researchers.

Any tool that claims to show hail history should be pulling from these sources. If it does not cite NOAA data, be skeptical.

The Fastest Way to Check: HailScore

The simplest method is myhailscore.com. Enter your address and you get:

A 0 to 100 risk score based on 4.5 million verified radar records

An interactive map showing every hail event within 5 miles of your property

A storm timeline with dates, hail sizes, and distance from your home

Roof stress analysis factoring hail, wind, UV exposure, and elevation

No sign-up. No credit card. No "enter your phone number for results." Just type your address and see your history.

HailScore analyzes data from 2015 to 2025, covering all 50 US states. The algorithm weights five factors: storm frequency, hail size, recency, proximity to your exact address, and cumulative damage potential.

Other Ways to Check Hail History

NOAA Storm Events Database (Free, Manual)

You can search NOAA's Storm Events Database directly at ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents. Select your state, county, date range, and event type (hail). This gives you raw storm reports including location descriptions, hail size, and damage notes.

Pros: Free, official government data, very detailed individual reports.

Cons: Extremely tedious. Reports are organized by county, not by address. You have to manually cross-reference locations and dates. There is no map view and no property-specific analysis. Plan to spend an hour or more to piece together a useful picture.

Insurance Company Records

Your homeowner's insurance company has its own hail exposure data, usually from Verisk or CoreLogic. You can call your agent and ask for your property's hail risk assessment.

Pros: Property-specific, may include claim history for your address.

Cons: You have to call and ask. The data is typically limited to what they use for underwriting and may not include the full storm history. Some agents may not provide this without a specific reason.

Your Roofing Contractor

Most established roofing contractors in hail-prone states have access to storm tracking tools like HailTrace or Interactive Hail Maps. If you schedule a free inspection, they can often pull up recent hail activity for your area.

Pros: You get hail data plus a professional roof assessment at the same time.

Cons: The contractor is also trying to sell you a roof. Not inherently bad, but worth keeping in mind when evaluating their findings. Always get a second opinion on any damage assessment.

Google Search

Searching "hail storm [your city] [year]" will surface news articles, weather reports, and community posts about major storms. This is useful for confirming specific events but will not give you a comprehensive history or property-specific analysis.

What to Do After You Check

If your score is low (0 to 30): Your area has not seen much hail. Keep up with regular roof maintenance and revisit your score after the next major storm season.

If your score is moderate (31 to 60): Worth scheduling a free roof inspection, especially if your roof is older than 10 years or you have never had it checked after a storm.

If your score is high (61 to 100): Get a professional inspection soon. Many homeowners in high-score areas discover damage their insurance covers at little to no out-of-pocket cost. Most policies have a 1 to 2 year window for filing claims, so timing matters.

Common Questions

Can I check any address or just my own?

You can check any US address. Homebuyers often check properties before purchasing. Landlords check rental properties. Real estate agents check listings. The data is based on weather patterns, not ownership.

How far back does the data go?

HailScore's database covers 2015 to 2025 with 4.5 million verified radar records. NOAA's Storm Events Database goes back further but requires manual searching.

Is hail history the same as hail damage?

No. Hail history tells you what storms have occurred near your property. Actual damage depends on your roof's age, material, pitch, and maintenance. A high hail history score means damage is likely, but only a physical inspection can confirm it.

Does checking my hail score affect my insurance?

No. HailScore is a free public tool. Your insurance company does not know you checked, and it has no effect on your premiums or coverage.

Check Your Address Now

Visit myhailscore.com and enter your address. You will have your complete hail history in under 30 seconds.