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Storm Season

April 24, 2026 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits St. Louis Metro — What Homeowners Should Do Now

On the night of April 23, the National Weather Service in Springfield issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western St. Clair County and surrounding areas in west central Missouri, with confirmed radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Storms moved east at 30 mph along a line stretching from Adrian to near Hume to near Uniontown, giving affected communities little time to prepare. If your home was in the path of this storm, the hours and days following it are critical for identifying roof damage, protecting your property, and starting an insurance claim. Vulcan Construction is available to help St. Louis area homeowners assess storm damage and navigate the claims process.

April 24, 20267 min read
Storm Season

April 21, 2026 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits St. Louis Metro — What Homeowners Should Do Now

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for St. Louis County and St. Charles County brought 1.5-inch hail and wind gusts up to 65 mph across the metro area. Storms of this intensity are capable of causing significant roof damage that is not always visible from the ground. Homeowners in affected areas should act quickly to document damage, protect their property, and begin the insurance claim process before further weather moves through the region. Vulcan Construction is available now to inspect storm-damaged roofs throughout the St. Louis metro.

April 21, 20267 min read
Homeowner Guides

Never Get Caught Off Guard: Storm Alerts for STL and Chicago Homeowners

NOAA-fed SMS and email alerts the moment hail, high wind, or tornado activity hits within 5 miles of your home. $4.99/mo, cancel anytime. Here is why same-day documentation matters and how the alerts work.

April 16, 20266 min read
Storm Season

How to Spot Hail Damage That Your Insurance Adjuster Might Miss

Insurance adjusters are not roofing experts. Here is what they commonly overlook and how it costs you money.

March 22, 20266 min read
Storm Season

What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Hail Storm Hits Your Roof

The clock starts ticking the moment hail stops falling. Here is exactly what to do -- and what NOT to do -- to protect your home and your insurance claim.

March 15, 20267 min read

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