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Storm Season

June 11, 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits St. Clair County — What Homeowners Should Do Now

On June 11, 2025, the National Weather Service in Springfield issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern St. Clair County in west central Missouri, citing 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar-size hail. The storm was confirmed by radar near Montrose at 5:22 PM CDT and moved east at 30 mph, creating a narrow but significant damage corridor. If your home or property sits in the affected area, the steps you take in the next 24 to 72 hours will directly affect your insurance outcome and the long-term health of your roof. Vulcan Construction outlines what happened, what to look for, and how to move forward.

June 11, 20267 min read
Storm Season

June 11, 2026 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits Chicago Metro — What Homeowners Should Do Now

On June 11, 2026, the National Weather Service in Chicago issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Will County, IL and Lake County, IN, with radar-indicated wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter. Communities including Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, and Hobart were directly in the storm's path as it moved east at 40 mph. If your home is in the affected area, the time to assess damage and begin documentation is now. Vulcan Construction serves the greater Chicago market and is ready to help homeowners understand what comes next.

June 11, 20267 min read
Storm Season

June 10, 2026 Tornado Warning Hits Chicago Metro — What Homeowners Should Do Now

On June 10, 2026, the National Weather Service in Chicago issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Kendall County, west central Will County, and northeastern Grundy County, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado located near Morris moving east at 50 mph. The warning was in effect from 3:22 PM CDT until 3:45 PM CDT, with radar-indicated rotation posing a serious threat of flying debris to affected communities. If your home sits in or near the warned area, a thorough roof and exterior inspection is not optional — it is the first step toward protecting your property and your insurance claim. Vulcan Construction serves the greater Chicago market and is ready to help homeowners assess damage and move forward.

June 10, 20267 min read
Storm Season

June 10, 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Hits Chicago Metro — What Homeowners Should Do Now

On June 10, 2025, the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for McHenry County, Illinois, including communities like Woodstock, Huntley, and Lake in the Hills. The storm produced wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches, with the NWS explicitly noting expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. If your home was in the path of this storm system, the next 24 to 72 hours are critical for documenting damage, protecting your property, and starting the insurance process. Vulcan Construction serves the Chicago metro and is ready to help homeowners navigate storm recovery from roof inspection through claim support.

June 10, 20267 min read
Roofing Education

When to File a Roof Insurance Claim vs. Pay Out of Pocket

Filing a roof insurance claim sounds straightforward until you realize it can raise your premiums or get denied outright. Understanding when a claim makes financial sense versus when paying out of pocket is the smarter move can save you thousands over the long run.

April 24, 20267 min read
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

How to Build an Insurance Claim Packet That Gets Approved

Insurance adjusters approve claims with strong documentation and deny claims without it. Our $149 Insurance Claim Packet assembles NOAA storm verification, satellite imagery, an Xactimate-compatible scope, and a cover letter in the format adjusters expect.

April 16, 20267 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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