Weather Intelligence

Forensic hail, wind, and storm event verification for claims, appraisal, and litigation. Independent analysis built on federal radar and ground-verified observations.

Hailstones falling on grass next to a residential property during a severe storm
Our Approach

Three Pillars of the Weather Report

Structural

Independent by Design

Hamilton has no contractor referrals, no carrier panels, no policyholder commissions, and no production incentives tied to outcomes. The analysis stands on its own.

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Foundation evaluation and settlement analysis.

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Structural framing assessments.

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Load-bearing capacity analysis.

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Roof and floor system evaluation.

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Seismic and wind damage assessment.

Storm & Wind

Multi-Source Verification

Federal radar data is cross-referenced against NWS storm reports, trained spotter observations, ASOS station readings, and storm-event environmental context. No single-source conclusions.

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Building envelope testing and evaluation

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Plumbing system failure analysis

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Mold and moisture damage assessment

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HVAC system evaluation

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Waterproofing system review

Fire & Explosion

Defensible Documentation

Every report includes the source data, the methodology applied, the calculation pathway, and the version of the analysis used. Designed to withstand challenge in claims, appraisal, and litigation.

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Fire origin and cause determination

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Electrical system fire investigation

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Explosion analysis and documentation

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Evidence collection and preservation

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Expert witness testimony

Construction

Rapid response team for hurricane, tornado, hail, and natural disaster damage assessment.

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Hurricane and wind damage evaluation

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Hail damage assessment

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Flood and storm surge analysis

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Tornado damage documentation

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24/7 emergency response capability

Structural

Thorough investigation and documentation of construction defects, code violations, and workmanship issues.

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Design deficiency evaluation

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Material failure analysis

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Workmanship quality assessment

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Building code compliance review

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Repair methodology recommendations

Construction

Credible, defensible expert testimony backed by rigorous analysis and courtroom experience.

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Expert witness testimony (500+ testimonies)

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Deposition preparation and support

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Technical report preparation

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Case consultation and strategy

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Demonstrative evidence development

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Independent by Design

Built on federal radar data, NOAA atmospheric models, and established meteorological methods grounded in peer-reviewed atmospheric science. Conclusions follow the data and the published science — not the engagement type, the retaining party, or the desired outcome.

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Design deficiency evaluation

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Material failure analysis

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Workmanship quality assessment

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Building code compliance review

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Repair methodology recommendations

Connected nodes representing multi-source verification

Multi-Source Verification

Federal radar data is cross-referenced against NWS storm reports, trained spotter observations, ASOS station readings, and storm-event environmental context. No single-source conclusions.

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Foundation evaluation and settlement analysis.

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Structural framing assessments.

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Load-bearing capacity analysis.

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Roof and floor system evaluation.

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Seismic and wind damage assessment.

Report document representing defensible documentation

Defensible Documentation

Every report includes the source data, the methodology applied, the calculation pathway, and the version of the analysis used. Designed to withstand challenge in claims, appraisal, and litigation.

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Fire origin and cause determination

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Electrical system fire investigation

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Explosion analysis and documentation

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Evidence collection and preservation

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Expert witness testimony

Our Methodology

What’s Inside Every Report

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Radar Signal Analysis

MRMS MESH peak hail-size estimates and 88D radar reflectivity from the storm cell that passed over the subject property, with timestamps and gate-level data preserved.

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Ground-Verified Observations

NWS Local Storm Reports, trained spotter observations, ASOS station wind gusts, and CoCoRaHS hail observations within a defensible radius of the property — independent corroboration.

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Environmental Context

CAPE, wind shear, freezing level, and other atmospheric parameters at the storm time, derived from NOAA RAP analysis grids. The conditions that made the event possible.

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Property-Specific Findings

Property-specific analysis showing the radar signal, ground observations, and environmental data at the property’s coordinates and timestamp. Not a regional summary.

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Forensic Documentation

Source data references, methodology version, calculation pathway, and the analyst record for every conclusion. Designed for the adversarial review your matter requires.

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