How do I check if my Chicago roof was damaged by hail?

Enter your Chicago address at shingleprint.com/app.html. The tool pulls real NOAA radar data for your exact location and generates an AI-powered Roof Health Score. It takes 60 seconds and is completely free.

Did hail hit Chicago recently?

Chicago recorded 7 hail events in the last 3 years with a maximum hailstone size of 2.50 inches (baseball sized). Peak hail season in Chicago is April through July.

Is the Chicago roof damage check really free?

Yes — completely free. No signup, no credit card. Shingleprint uses free NOAA government radar data and AI analysis to generate your roof health score.

⚡ 7 Hail Events Detected · Chicago, IL

Did Hail Damage YourChicago Roof?

Real NOAA radar data shows 7 hail events near W Madison St in the last 3 years — max hailstone 2.50" (baseball). Check your exact address free in 60 seconds.

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▸ Cook County Hail Data

Chicago Has a Serious Hail Problem

Illinois ranked 3rd in the US for hail events in 2024 with 225 events. Softball-sized hail fell in Chicago suburbs on May 7, 2024 — one of the most damaging single-day hail events in Cook County history.

The Chicago metro is a massive underserved market for tech-enabled roofing leads. With over 1 million housing units in Cook County, even a 0.1% market capture represents thousands of potential leads.

CountyCook County

Hail Events (3yr)7 detected

Max Hailstone2.50" (baseball)

Peak SeasonApril through July

RegionGreat Lakes Storm Belt

Avg Repair Cost$12,500

Data SourceNOAA NEXRAD / SWDI

Chicago's size means significant storm events can affect hundreds of thousands of homes simultaneously. Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, and Schaumburg are within Cook and DuPage Counties' extended storm zone. Illinois's 2024 hail season was its worst on record.

Cook County Hail Risk Level

▸ How It Works

Your Chicago Roof Report In 3 Steps

No inspection. No appointment. No contractor at your door. Four real data sources, one comprehensive score.

Enter Your Chicago Address

Type your street address. The tool geocodes it precisely using US Census data.

We Pull Real NOAA Radar Data

Every hail event within 5 miles of your home for the last 3 years. Real NEXRAD radar data — not estimates.

Get Your AI Roof Health Score

Claude AI analyzes your hail exposure and generates a score 0–100. If damage is likely, book a free inspection instantly.

▸ Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Roof Damage in Chicago

How do I know if my Chicago roof was damaged by hail?

The most reliable way is to scan your exact address using real NOAA radar data — which is what Shingleprint does. Enter your address and get a report showing every hail event near your home in the last 3 years, along with an AI-generated Roof Health Score. If the score is below 60, we recommend scheduling a free professional inspection.

Is hail damage covered by homeowners insurance in IL?

Yes — in most cases, hail damage to your roof is covered under standard homeowners insurance as a covered peril. Having a documented hail event history (which Shingleprint provides) significantly strengthens your insurance claim.

When is hail season in Chicago?

Peak hail season in Chicago runs April through July. The Chicago metro is a massive underserved market for tech-enabled roofing leads. With over 1 million housing units in Cook County, even a 0.1% market capture represents thousands of potential leads.

What does 2.50" hail do to a roof?

2.50-inch (baseball-sized) hailstones are large enough to crack asphalt shingles, puncture metal flashing, and cause granule loss that accelerates UV degradation. Even when damage isn't immediately visible, impacts this size leave micro-fractures that lead to leaks within 12–24 months.

How accurate is the Shingleprint data for Chicago?

The hail data comes directly from NOAA's NEXRAD radar network — the same data used by the National Weather Service, insurance companies, and FEMA. We pull raw radar returns from NOAA's SWDI database within 5 miles of your exact Chicago address going back 3 years.