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Flood Watch — Baldwin County & Mobile County (Gulf Coast Alabama) (October 09, 2026)
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When severe weather hits our service areas, we publish detailed storm damage reports with hail data, wind speeds, affected cities, and what homeowners should do next.
Ridgeline offers storm damage assessments across North Alabama, the Gulf Coast, and the Florida Panhandle. We provide photos and explain the condition of your roof so you can decide what to do next.
Schedule a Roof Assessment Or call (256) 325-2075When severe weather hits your area, we'll send the storm details and explain how to schedule a roof assessment.
Our system polls NWS severe weather data every 15 minutes across all three of our service markets in Alabama and Florida.
When a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning, or confirmed hail event intersects our service areas, we generate a damage report automatically.
Storm alert subscribers receive an email and SMS with the damage assessment, hail size, wind speed, and a link to the full report for their area.
After confirmed damaging weather, our GAF-certified team can assess your roof and provide photos with clear next steps. If insurance may be involved, we give you information to use when speaking with your insurer.
| Hail Size | Risk Level | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| < ¾" | Minimal | Cosmetic marks only; unlikely to affect shingle performance |
| ¾" – 1" | Low | Granule loss on aging shingles; schedule an assessment if the roof is 10+ years old |
| 1" – 1.5" | Moderate | Bruising, cracking, and granule displacement on most shingle types |
| 1.5" – 1.75" | High | Significant roof damage is possible; document conditions and contact your insurer if needed |
| > 1.75" | Severe | Fractures, punctures, immediate leak risk; full replacement common |
| Wind Speed | Risk Level | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| 45 – 57 mph | Low | Lifted shingle tabs, ridge cap shift, loose flashing |
| 58 – 74 mph | Moderate | Shingle blow-offs, gutter damage, soffit separation |
| 75 – 95 mph | High | Major shingle loss, exposed decking, siding damage |
| 96 – 130 mph | Severe | Structural roof damage, wall compromise, debris impact |
| > 130 mph | Critical | Total roof loss possible; catastrophic structural failure |