October 23, 2026 Hail in Lake Park and Riviera Beach: Palm Beach County Property Review

Hail around this size can leave marks on exposed surfaces, but the result varies with wind, the angle of impact, the material and its age. Two neighboring homes can look very different after the same storm.

Some marks are easy to spot from the ground, such as dents in metal vents, gutters, downspouts or mailboxes, chipped paint or stucco, cracked window screens and damaged patio furniture. Other signs, like bruised shingles or cracked tiles, usually need a closer look. And not every mark on a roof is hail: blistering, foot traffic and ordinary wear can look similar.

That's why a property-specific inspection matters. A nearby report is context, not a finding about your home.

• Stay off the roof. Take photos from the ground, a window or a balcony.
• If you already gathered hailstones safely, photos with a coin or ruler for scale are useful. Note the time and place.
• Photograph soft metals, screens, window frames, stucco, fences and outdoor equipment, with the date visible if you can.
• Check ceilings and walls inside for new stains, and note when you first noticed them.
• Keep any repair invoices, earlier inspection reports and letters from your insurer together.

We look at the roof, the outside of the building and the inside together, then review your policy and any claim paperwork. That helps separate storm-related findings from older conditions before you decide what to do next.