What Type Of Damage Can Occur? Damage caused by high wind, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and microburst can include wind blown off shingles, uplift of individual tabs or shingles, shingle loss, broken sealant bonds, granule loss, and punctures caused by flying debris. Don’t assume your roof is undamaged until you’ve had a roof inspection. How Can…
On August 10–11, 2020, a severe derecho swept across the Midwest CPI-Adjusted Estimated Loss in U.S. Dollars Damage was severe across much of the affected area, as wind speeds of 80 miles per hour were common. The greatest damage occurred in eastern Iowa, and northern Illinois, where multiple tornadoes touched down. According to the National…
Severe Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Severe thunderstorms produced severe wind gusts, some significant. There were pockets of extensive wind damage, and two EF-0 tornadoes occurred in DeKalb and Kane counties. Hail larger than quarter size (1″ in diameter) was observed in portions of Winnebago County. If you live in an area between Chicago, IL and…
