What’s the difference between soft and hard hail? And does it actually impact the way you work storms?

In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt break down a common question in the restoration industry—what makes hail “soft” or “hard.”

The answer may not be as simple as you think.In this episode, we cover:

❄️ How hail forms—the science behind updrafts, supercooled water, and storm cycles

🛠️ What really determines “soft” vs. “hard” hail—and why it might not be what you expect

🔎 Hail rings & the story it tells—what you can learn by looking inside a hailstone📋 Tips on working any hail storms: Three key strategies to work storms smarter

🐸 Hail with frogs inside?! (Yes, it happens!)

If you work in the restoration industry, chase storms, or just love learning about extreme weather, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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It’s HailTrace’s 15-year anniversary—and we’re celebrating with the best storm chasing stories over the years! 🚨

In this special episode, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt sit down with CEO Derik Kline, Lead Meteorologist John Choquette, and Customer Success Lead Justin Hughes to share the wildest, closest, and most unforgettable storm chases from the past 15 years.

From a busted windshield and a narrow escape in El Reno, to 13 tornadoes in 90 minutes over Dodge City, you’ll hear what it’s really like to chase storms!.

You’ll also find out:

• How the HailStalker truck came to life (hint: it involves cheering for broken glass)

• Why one chase turned into a National Geographic documentary

• And yes...how a herd of peeing cows might’ve contributed to a tornado outbreak (we’ll let you decide) 🐄🌪️

Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the adventures, close calls, and camaraderie that shaped HailTrace over the last 15 years!

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It’s the anniversary of the April 29th, 2022 Andover Tornado—one of the most iconic storms in recent memory.

In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt take you inside the world of Local Storm Reports (LSRs) and why they matter so much for issuing tornado warnings or working storms in the restoration industry. Topics discussed include:

🌪️ What are LSRs and how are they created

🛰️ Why LSRs are essential for confirming what’s really happening on the ground

🚨 The story of how HailTrace CEO Derik Kline helped trigger tornado warnings—twice in one week

🏠 Where LSRs fit in finding storm damage & a Date Of Loss for an address

If you work in restoration or just love tracking severe weather, this is one episode you don't want to miss.

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