Published 2026-08-22 · Last reviewed 2026-08-22 · Virginia Roofing Services editorial team
Wind damage looks directional
Wind damage concentrates on windward edges, corners, ridges and rakes. Creased shingles, lifted tabs and missing ridge caps in a directional pattern are typical.
Hail damage looks random
Hail produces randomly distributed bruises where granules are displaced, often with corresponding dents in soft metals such as gutters, vents and flashing. There is no directional pattern.
Normal wear looks uniform
Age-related deterioration appears consistently across exposed slopes: general granule loss, uniform curling, and brittleness. It is not concentrated at edges or randomly bruised.
Regional differences
Damaging wind is most frequent in coastal Hampton Roads and along the Chesapeake Bay. Hail frequency is generally higher inland in the Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. Verify events at your specific address using NOAA storm records rather than assuming.