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Free Embeddable Texas Hail & Roofing Data Badges
Free, source-cited SVG badges on Texas hail-corridor statistics and homeowner roofing checklists - copy the embed code and use them on your own site, no account or sign-up required.
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Hail Size & Damage Threshold Checker
Tap the object closest to the hail you saw. Based on the standard size-comparison scale insurers and inspectors reference - not a substitute for a physical roof inspection.
Quarter - 1" diameter
At or above the common inspection threshold
The size most commonly cited by insurers and inspectors as the threshold worth a closer look at roofing and exterior surfaces.
Reference scale only - actual damage depends on roofing material, age, wind-driven impact angle, and storm duration. See the full field reference guide for how to document and estimate hail size after a storm.
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Storm Damage Tax Deduction Estimator
Runs the exact federal formula from IRS Publication 547: your loss, minus insurance reimbursement, minus a $100 per-event reduction, minus 10% of your adjusted gross income. General information only - not tax advice. See the full IRS rules guide for the federal-disaster-declaration requirement this depends on.
Estimated Deductible Casualty Loss
$1,400
$25,000 loss − $15,000 insurance − $100 per-event reduction − $8,500 (10% of AGI) = $1,400.
Estimate only, based on the formula in IRS Publication 547 - not a substitute for advice from a CPA or tax preparer, who can confirm your actual eligibility and file the deduction correctly.
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Hail Size & Damage Threshold Checker
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#1 in US, 11 Yrs Running
Insurance Information Institute, via NICB, 2025 data.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/texas-hail-corridor-report-2025-storm-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-hail-rank-2025" alt="TX Hail Damage Rank: #1 in US, 11 Yrs Running" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>902 Events
Insurance Information Institute, 2025.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/texas-hail-corridor-report-2025-storm-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-hail-events-2025" alt="TX Major Hail Events (2025): 902 Events" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>$1.4 Billion
State Farm 2025 hail-claims disclosure.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/texas-hail-corridor-report-2025-storm-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-hail-claims-paid-2025" alt="TX Hail Claims Paid (State Farm, 2025): $1.4 Billion" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>Quarter-Size (1")+
Standard NWS / insurer hail reference scale.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/hail-size-comparison-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/hail-inspection-threshold" alt="Hail Size Insurers Flag for Inspection: Quarter-Size (1")+" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>+74% (Inflation-Adjusted)
Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Aug 2026.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/texas-homeowners-insurance-cost-data-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-insurance-premium-increase" alt="TX Home Insurance Increase (2009-2024): +74% (Inflation-Adjusted)" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>8 -> 20 Events (+250%)
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Southwest Economy, 2026.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/texas-homeowners-insurance-cost-data-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-billion-dollar-disasters" alt="TX Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters (2017 vs 2024): 8 -> 20 Events (+250%)" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>None Exists
RCAT / RoofVista - Texas roofing contractor licensing.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/does-texas-license-roofers-what-to-check" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-statewide-roofing-license" alt="TX Statewide Roofing License: None Exists" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>Illegal Since 2019
Texas Department of Insurance - roofing and insurance law.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/will-insurance-waive-my-deductible" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-deductible-waiver-offers" alt="TX Deductible Waiver Offers: Illegal Since 2019" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>10% Max, by Law
Texas Insurance Code Section 4102.104.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/should-you-hire-a-public-adjuster-for-a-roof-claim-in-texas" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/tx-public-adjuster-commission-cap" alt="TX Public Adjuster Commission Cap: 10% Max, by Law" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>10% of AGI + $100
IRS Publication 547 - Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts.
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/can-you-deduct-storm-hail-roof-damage-on-taxes" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/irs-casualty-loss-deduction-threshold" alt="IRS Casualty Loss Deduction Threshold: 10% of AGI + $100" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>6-Point Checklist
From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Why Is Texas Homeowners Insurance So Expensive? The Data Behind It".
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/texas-homeowners-insurance-cost-data-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/checklist-texas-homeowners-insurance-cost-data-2026" alt="Why Is Texas Homeowners Insuran...: 6-Point Checklist" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>6-Point Checklist
From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Will My Insurance Company Waive My Deductible?".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Repair or Replace Your Roof After Hail Damage? A Decision Guide".
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/repair-or-replace-roof-after-hail-damage" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/checklist-repair-or-replace-roof-after-hail-damage" alt="Repair or Replace Your Roof Aft...: 6-Point Checklist" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>10-Point Checklist
From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Filing a Roof Insurance Claim vs. Paying Out of Pocket".
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/filing-roof-insurance-claim-vs-paying-out-of-pocket" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/checklist-filing-roof-insurance-claim-vs-paying-out-of-pocket" alt="Filing a Roof Insurance Claim v...: 10-Point Checklist" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>10-Point Checklist
From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Signs Your Roof Needs Replacement".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Hail Damage Roof Signs After a Storm".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Dented Gutters and Downspouts: A Roof Damage Indicator".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Granule Loss on Shingles: Normal Wear or Storm Damage?".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "How Old Is Too Old for a Texas Roof?".
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/how-old-is-too-old-for-a-texas-roof" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/checklist-how-old-is-too-old-for-a-texas-roof" alt="How Old Is Too Old for a Texas ...: 6-Point Checklist" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>10-Point Checklist
From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Roofing Contractor Red Flags to Watch For in Texas".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Metal Roof vs. Shingle: Which Handles Texas Hail Better?".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "How to Document Roof Damage for an Insurance Claim".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Emergency Roof Tarping: What to Expect".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "What to Do Immediately After a Hailstorm Hits Your Roof".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Roof Inspection Before Buying a Home in the Texas Hail Corridor".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Does Texas License Roofers? What to Actually Check Before Hiring".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Do You Need a Permit for Roof Repair or Replacement in Texas?".
<a href="https://urgenthomepros.com/guides/do-i-need-a-permit-for-roof-repair-in-texas" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://urgenthomepros.com/api/widgets/checklist-do-i-need-a-permit-for-roof-repair-in-texas" alt="Do You Need a Permit for Roof R...: 7-Point Checklist" width="1" height="1" style="width:auto;height:20px" /></a>6-Point Checklist
From the UrgentHomePros guide: "The Texas Hail Corridor Report: 2025's Numbers, Explained".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "What Size Was the Hail? A Field Reference Guide".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "How Much Does Hail Damage Roof Repair Cost?".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Can You Deduct Storm or Hail Roof Damage on Your Taxes? IRS Rules Explained".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Find Your Texas County Property Records Before a Roof Claim or Inspection".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "Should You Hire a Public Adjuster for a Roof Claim in Texas?".
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From the UrgentHomePros guide: "How Many Hail Storms Has Your Texas County Had? 2004-2026 Data by County".
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