Question 1

What is a hail map?

Accepted Answer

A hail map is an interactive geographic visualization of hailstorm reports showing where hail fell, how large it was, and when it occurred. HaiLBLAZER provides a free live hail map updated every 15 minutes using official NOAA SPC spotter data.

Question 2

How do I check if hail hit my address?

Accepted Answer

Use HaiLBLAZER's Address Report tool to look up any US address and see a 5-year hail history including storm dates, hail sizes, and NOAA-verified spotter reports. Available for $4.99 per report or on Pro and Enterprise plans.

Question 3

Is there a free hail tracker?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HaiLBLAZER offers a completely free live hail map showing today's NOAA SPC storm reports, hail sizes, wind speeds, and tornado reports updated every 15 minutes. No credit card required.

Question 4

What hail data does HaiLBLAZER use?

Accepted Answer

HaiLBLAZER sources all storm data directly from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and National Weather Service (NWS) spotter network. Data is timestamped, NOAA-verified, and suitable for insurance claims and litigation.

Question 5

How do roofing contractors use hail maps?

Accepted Answer

Roofing contractors use hail maps to identify neighborhoods hit by hailstorms, pull address-level hail history reports on the doorstep, and export canvassing zones for their sales teams — all within the 48-hour window after a storm when homeowners are most likely to file claims.

Question 6

How much does an address storm report cost?

Accepted Answer

Address storm reports are available for $4.99 per report, or 10 per month included with a Pro subscription ($79/month). Enterprise users get unlimited reports plus API access and CRM integration.

Question 7

Can I use HaiLBLAZER reports for insurance claims?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HaiLBLAZER reports include NOAA-verified data, timestamped hail events, climatological analysis, and professional recommendations suitable for insurance claims and litigation documentation.

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