3/26/2023: Hail Storms Crush Joliet, IL Homes

by Frank Dixon | Mar 27, 2023 | Blog, Hail Damage, Joliet, Local News, Storm Damage

Last Sunday, residents in Joliet experienced severe weather at the beginning of what is shaping up to be a doozy of a storm season. Here’s the overview of what occurred:

What: 1-inch diameter hail
When: March 26, 2023
Where: Joliet, Il

What It Means for Your Home

Local news station Fox 32 Chicago reported on their website that areas of Joliet saw hail between roughly .5″ and 1″ inch in diameter while residents throughout the area reported even larger hail in the range of 1.75 to 2 inches in diameter.

That’s some huge hail – but what exactly does that mean for your home?

Generally, hail that is greater than 1″ in diameter will cause damage and warrants a professional inspection.

Hail this size can create dents in shingles as well as bruising in the underlayment.
You may see dents in your gutters and fascia.
Siding can become dented or even cracked.
Hail can tear holes in window and door screens.
Shingles will experience granule loss – this will be obvious from an excessive amount of granules in your gutter downspouts.

Larger hail, in the range of 1.5″ to 2″ in diameter is even more destructive.

In addition to the above problems, hail of this size can begin to penetrate softer parts of the roof like ridge caps and plastic roof vents.
Siding is more likely to crack and break – you may even see your siding tear off entirely from the combined pressure of hail strikes and high winds.
Windows and doors may show cracks in their glass from hail impacts.
Most metal fixtures will begin to show damage.

Take note, larger hail is generally caused by stronger winds – wind can be extremely damaging in its own right.

High winds will cause shingles to lift, curl, peel, or blow off the roof entirely.
Fallen limbs and other debris can cause extreme damage to the roof, siding, gutters, and other exterior fixtures.

Will County Storm Damage Resources

Will County Emergency Management Agency

The Will County Emergency Management Agency helpfully provides adequate emergency response capabilities within the local community. These responses are designed to help Will County residents throughout Joliet in the event of the county reports any storm damage to their properties, which will assist the National Weather Service in evaluating the extent of the damage to the area as well as the severity of the storm.

Alamo Roofing Contractors

Alamo Roofing Contractors has been faithfully serving Joliet and the surrounding areas since 2019. If you’ve found yourself facing roof damage from the recent hail and wind storms in the area – don’t wait. Call Northwest Indiana and Illinois’ trusted roofing company today to schedule a free inspection and let us help you keep your property safe this storm season.

06/13/22 – Tornado Touches Down In Indiana

by Frank Dixon | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog, Indiana, Local News, Storm Damage

On Monday, June 13th, a supercell storm passed through Indiana and Illinois, leaving a trail of damage and destruction in its wake. Residents were warned to take cover and to limit all travel as much as possible.

Most of the damages caused were due to the intense wind gusts sweeping through the area. The National Weather Service recorded wind speeds of 100mph at the Fort Wayne International Airport. It is said to be the fastest recorded wind speed in the area. These wind speeds caused significant damage to buildings and hangars at the airport. One hangar had its walls, siding, and insulation completely ripped to shreds.

The winds slammed into neighborhoods across Indiana and Illinois, causing widespread power outages, toppling hundreds of trees, and battering homes. The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation received over 300 tree emergency calls during the storm. Uprooted trees were blocking roadways, destroyed fences, broke powerlines and collapsed on homes.

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Schaumburg and made its way into Roselle before dying down. The storm traveled at around 100 mph, slamming into surrounding buildings, homes, and neighborhoods.

Tornado With Intense Wind Gusts Smashes Indiana

Image via wrtv.com

In Bellwood, a multi-unit building had its rooftop completely destroyed by the debris. Residents were heard screaming as the roof started to cave in. Several residents had to take cover or flee the building to avoid injury. Another had to be taken to hospital due to flying debris injuring them. Residents in another part of town had a tree punch right down the center of their home. Another had their siding wiped clean from their home.

In Milwaukee, a ten-year-old boy lost his life due to the intense storm and heavy rainfall in the area. Two adults who tried to rescue the boy have been reported missing. The massive thunderstorm clusters that formed over the Great Lakes were believed to have been a derecho.

This tremendous storm left nearly 500,000 residents across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia without power.

If your roofing system suffered any storm damage it’s advised to see to it immediately. Our professional roofing team at Alamo Roofing Contractors is available to help you with all your storm roof damage needs. Give the reputable Portage roofing company a call today for a free estimate.