How to Check Your Lee’s Summit Home After a Missouri Storm

Wind, hail, and heavy rain can damage a home without causing an obvious emergency. After severe weather in Lee’s Summit, inspect the property from the ground and inside the house. Do not climb onto a wet, steep, or damaged roof.

Look at the roof from a safe location

Check for missing, lifted, curled, or uneven shingles. Look for exposed underlayment, damaged flashing, fallen branches, or debris concentrated in one area. Granules collecting near downspouts may also indicate shingle wear or hail impact.

Inspect gutters and downspouts

Confirm gutters remain attached and reasonably straight. Look for dents, separated joints, overflow marks, and downspouts that have pulled away. Make sure water is directed away from the foundation rather than pooling beside the house.

Check siding, trim, windows, and doors

Walk around the home and look for cracked or missing siding, loose fascia, damaged soffits, broken seals, chipped paint, and gaps around openings. Wind-driven rain can enter through surprisingly small failures.

Inspect the attic and ceilings

Use a flashlight to look for damp insulation, dark roof decking, active drips, or a musty odor. Inside the home, check ceilings and upper walls for new discoloration, bubbling paint, or softness.

Look near the foundation and basement

Check window wells, low areas, basement walls, and the floor for moisture. Clear safe, reachable drainage obstructions, but avoid contact with standing water near electrical equipment.

Document possible storm damage

Photograph visible problems before temporary repairs. Note the storm date and where each issue appeared. If damage is urgent, take reasonable steps to prevent additional water entry without putting yourself at risk.