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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, 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
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

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