FREE TOOL · Hail Size Guide
Hail Size and Roof Damage Guide
Pick the size of the hail you saw and the roofing you have, and see what damage is typical and what to check first.

Four quick steps.
- 01
Pick the hail size
Use the everyday comparisons.
- 02
Pick your roofing
Asphalt shingle, metal, tile, slate or flat.
- 03
Read what is typical
See likely damage and what to check first.
- 04
Plan the inspection
Hail damage is often hidden, so inspect.
About this tool.
Is this exact?
No. It is a general guide to what is typical. Only an inspection tells you what your roof has.
Can small hail damage a roof?
Yes, especially older or thinner roofing.
Related services.
B-02Storm DamageHail Damage RepairHail leaves round bruises, cracked mats and bare spots that shorten a roof’s life even when nothing leaks yet.Stage 3: Repair it
B-12Storm DamagePost-Storm Roof InspectionMany storm damages are invisible from the ground.Stage 1: Stop the water
E-01Claims and RecoveryClaim Roof DocumentationA clear record of storm damage, with dated photos, marked impacts and plain descriptions, makes every later conversation easier.Stage 1: Stop the waterStorm hit your roof? Call before the next rain.
Tell us what happened and where you see water. We will explain the safest next step and how we can cover and repair the roof.
