Map Hail Swaths Against Your Route
Hail Recon turns a map into a field reconnaissance workspace. Radar-based hail swaths highlight where a storm reached, while the location indicator places the user alongside the coverage. Switch between standard, satellite, and hybrid views to compare the swath with roads, towns, and property context. The map is useful when driving through an unfamiliar area because it keeps the storm boundary and current position visible together.
The interface keeps date, refresh, calendar, and location controls along the top of the map. A map can be refreshed or centered on a selected storm date, and the colored regions make stronger impact areas easier to scan before a visit. This gives roofing and inspection teams a faster way to decide which neighborhoods deserve a closer look.
Search Historical Storm Dates
Historical storm research starts with the date controls rather than a generic forecast feed. Hail Finder can search a visible map area for dates with detected hail, while an address-focused history can show past impact around a property. The calendar view lets users jump to a specific day, and the app can load that date’s map for a closer look.
That workflow suits repeat investigations: compare the event list, open a date, wait for the map layer to load, and return to the current view when needed. The sample event list uses impact ratings and household counts to make older storms easier to prioritize. With subscription-backed historical access, teams can review past events when a homeowner or prospect asks about a location’s hail history.
Mark Properties for Field Reconnaissance
Field notes stay attached to the map instead of being separated in a notebook. Users can drop an address marker at a current position or any point on the map, then record damage severity, hail size, wind damage, and comments. A marker can also open driving directions, which helps a crew move from a promising swath to a specific property.
Canvassing teams can use markers to distinguish places already visited from follow-up stops and review the same locations in a larger map view. Address markers are kept private to the account, and a hail impact report can be generated from a selected address for sharing with adjusters or homeowners. This combines geographic memory, field documentation, and a practical handoff after the storm.
Alerts, Reports, and Team Follow-Up
Alerts and reporting extend Hail Recon beyond a single map session. Hail alerts can use different sounds for small, medium, and large reports, and alerts can pause when a crew is off duty. Tapping an alert can open the related map area, helping users move from notification to reconnaissance without rebuilding the search.
Reports give a property-focused summary that can be viewed or emailed, while address monitoring helps teams keep an eye on customer, warranty, or prospect locations over time. These tools fit roofing sales, public adjusting, and PDR workflows that need an early signal, a documented visit plan, and a clear record of what happened at each address. Use the controls alongside the service’s account and alert settings to keep the workflow focused.
