Southeastern Wisconsin averages 30+ severe weather events per year. When a storm hits your home, knowing exactly what to do — and who to call — makes the difference between a quick recovery and months of frustration.
After storm damage: 1) Secure your safety, 2) Document damage with photos, 3) Call DT Exteriors at (262) 945-0841 for a free inspection, 4) File your insurance claim. DT Exteriors provides 24/7 emergency response (average under 2 hours), handles the entire insurance process, and has a 98% claim approval rate across hundreds of Wisconsin claims.
Different storm events cause different types of damage. Understanding the type helps you communicate with both your contractor and insurance company.
Frequency in SE Wisconsin: 3-4 significant events per year
Hail impacts bruise asphalt shingles (knocking granules loose), crack siding panels, dent gutters, and break window seals. Damage is often invisible from the ground — a professional roof inspection is essential after any hail event with stones 0.75" or larger.
Frequency: 15-20 high-wind events per year
Thunderstorm downbursts and winter windstorms create 60-100+ MPH gusts. Wind lifts shingles (especially along edges and ridges), tears off siding panels, snaps fascia boards, and topples trees onto homes. Wind damage typically follows a directional pattern — the side facing the wind sustains the worst damage.
Wisconsin's heavy tree canopy means storm-downed trees are a constant risk. A tree on your roof is a structural emergency that requires professional removal and immediate tarping to prevent water intrusion.
While not a "storm" in the traditional sense, ice dams are the most common cause of interior water damage in Wisconsin homes during winter. Ice buildup at the eaves forces water under shingles and into your home.
Southeastern Wisconsin is in tornado country. EF0-EF2 tornadoes can strip roofs, demolish siding, shatter windows, and cause total exterior destruction. DT Exteriors handles tornado restoration from emergency tarping through complete rebuild.
We've processed hundreds of storm damage claims in Southeastern Wisconsin. Here's exactly how the process works — and how to maximize your claim.
When DT Exteriors attends your adjuster meeting, we:
Result: Our claim approval rate is 98%. The industry average for homeowner-filed claims without contractor assistance is significantly lower.
Understanding local storm patterns helps homeowners prepare and respond effectively.
Peak hail months in Waukesha County are May, June, and July. Hail typically comes from thunderstorms moving west-to-east across southern Wisconsin. The 2022 and 2023 summer storms caused widespread roof damage across Brookfield, New Berlin, and Waukesha.
Wisconsin sees damaging winds from spring thunderstorms (April-August) and winter wind events (November-March). Straight-line winds from thunderstorm downbursts can exceed 80 MPH with no warning. Winter wind chills add thermal stress to already cold-weakened roofing materials.
Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per year statewide. Southeastern Wisconsin is in the tornado risk zone. While EF3+ tornadoes are rare in our area, EF0-EF2 events cause significant roof and siding damage.
Freezing rain events coat everything in ice, adding enormous weight to roofs, gutters, and tree branches. Ice storms in 2024-2025 caused widespread gutter damage and tree falls across Waukesha County.
Yes — storm damage is a covered peril under virtually all Wisconsin homeowner's policies. This includes hail, wind, fallen trees, and tornado damage. You pay your deductible ($1,000-$2,500 typically) and insurance covers the rest. DT Exteriors handles the documentation and claim process with a 98% approval rate.
DT Exteriors provides 24/7 emergency response for storm damage across Southeastern Wisconsin. Our average dispatch time is under 2 hours. We carry emergency tarping materials on our trucks during storm season. Call (262) 945-0841 for immediate help.
Not every storm, but yes after any significant event — specifically: hail 0.75" or larger, winds 60+ MPH, tornado warnings in your county, or ice storms with significant ice accumulation. DT Exteriors provides free post-storm inspections. Getting damage documented quickly is critical for insurance claims (most policies have a 1-year filing deadline).
Storm chasers are out-of-state contractors who follow severe weather events, go door-to-door, and often do substandard work before leaving town. Red flags: out-of-state vehicle plates, no physical local address, offering to "waive your deductible" (illegal in Wisconsin), pressuring you to sign immediately. Always verify contractor licensing at dsps.wi.gov and choose a local contractor with permanent roots in the community.
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