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HailChatter
by HailTrace
Welcome to HailChatter, the HailTrace podcast that helps those in the restoration industry understand weather and its impact on their work.Hosted by HailTrace's Taylor Cox, Digital Meteorologist with 5 years of experience in Plains weather, and Collin Hunt, Product Evangelist with 7 years experience in product messaging.Discover answers to questions like: Is there an off-season for hail? Are NOAA reports enough? What causes hard vs. soft hail?Tune in every other Tuesday as we break down storms, uncover opportunities, and help the restoration industry weather every season.
Episodes
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Mayfield, KY EF4 Tornado - America’s Deadliest December Storm | S2 E9 | HailChatter | HailTrace
December tornadoes are rare, but the EF4 that struck Mayfield, Kentucky on December 10, 2021, became one of the deadliest winter tornadoes in U.S. history. It leveled neighborhoods, claimed 89 lives, and caused more than $3 billion in damage. In this closing episode of Season 2, Meteorologist...
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It's Not All About Size! Ground Breaking New Hail Study | S2 E8 | HailChatter | HailTrace
Hail is the most expensive severe weather hazard in the U.S., racking up as much as $15 billion in losses each year—yet key parts of hail science remain under-researched. ICECHIP set out to change that with a first-of-its-kind campaign measuring hail from cloud to ground using mobile radars,...
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Enderlin EF-5 Tornado! Meteorologists React To The Rare Upgrade | S2 E7 | HailChatter | HailTrace
An EF-3 tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota was upgraded to EF-5—108 days after the event. That’s rare. In this episode, meteorologists break down why the rating changed, the damage indicators that mattered (rail cars, a swept-clean foundation), and how radar signatures and storm interactions…
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Breaking Records In Hail Research! First Major Study In 40 Years | S2 E6 | HailChatter | HailTrace
Hail is finally getting its turn in the spotlight. ICECHIP is a massive, international field project with 100+ researchers, mobile radars, drones, hail pads, impact disdrometers, and even portable freezers—built to measure hail from cloud to ground and everything in between. In this episode of...
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Devastating Downbursts Bring NEW Research and Faster Warning Times | S2 E5 | HailChatter | HailTrace
Downbursts are powerful, straight-line winds that explode out of thunderstorms and can topple trees, power lines, and even damage roofs with 80–100 mph force. In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologists Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt sit down with NSSL researcher Charles Kuster to explain what...
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September Hail Storm!?!? Kansas Defies The Odds…Again | S2 E4 | HailChatter | HailTrace
Wichita, Kansas just lived through a rare September run of severe weather — two hailstorms in a week and reports of softball-size hail in southern Kansas. In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt react to storm chaser Justin Hugh’s wild story of being pummeled by…
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Can You Trust A Forecast? Behind The Scenes Of Forecasting Weather | S2 E3 | HailChatter | HailTrace
From storm chasing to forecasting hurricanes, HailTrace CEO Derik Kline joins Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Collin Hunt to break down how he’s forecasted the weather for 25+ years. He answers questions like why weather apps get it wrong and what models can (and can’t) tell you. Plus, we take a…
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Storm Chasing By Plane? The Wild Ride With Hurricane Hunters | S2 E2 | HailChatter | HailTrace
What’s it like to fly into powerful storms—sometimes at night—with lightning flashing all around you? Dr. Dan Stechman, a Meteorological Software Engineer at HailTrace, shares what it’s really like inside NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft. From flying through massive nighttime thunderstorms to...
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Is Your Area At Risk? 2025 Hurricane Forecast | S2 E1 | HailChatter | HailTrace
Season 2 of HailChatter kicks off with the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast! HailTrace CEO Derik Kline joins us live to break down what areas will be most impacted in this year's hurricane season! We cover how El Niño vs La Niña could shape the season, why certain U.S. coastlines are more…
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Caught With Our Pants Down: When Hailstorms Go Rogue
You think a marginal risk day is boring? Nothing is going to happen? Think again! Mother Nature will throw you a curveball. In this episode, Taylor Cox, John Choquette, and Collin Hunt dive deep into some of the most surprising hailstorms that erupted from marginal risks, or even days with no…
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Not All Hail is Created Equal: The Science of Soft vs. Hard Hail
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…
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[15 Year Special] HailTrace’s Wildest Tornado Stories
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…
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Storm Chasing the Andover Tornado: Why Local Storm Reports Matter
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...
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Storm Magnet: Why Hailstorms Love Dallas-Fort Worth
You’ve probably heard it before—Dallas-Fort Worth is the hail capital of the world. But why? In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox and Product Evangelist Collin Hunt sit down with CEO Derik Kline to break down why DFW gets hit so often—and so hard. Spoiler: It’s more than just...
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2025 Hail Forecast Revealed: Is Your State In The Crosshairs?
We just dropped the official 2025 Hail Forecast! ☄️ In this episode of HailChatter, CEO Derik Kline joins Meteorologist Taylor Cox, Lead Meteorologist John Choquette, and Collin Hunt to walk through what we’ve seen so far—and what’s still to come. In this episode, we cover: 📍 Which areas have...
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March Holds Nothing Back: A Weekend That Wouldn’t Quit
The biggest storm weekend of the year so far brought tornadoes, giant hail, and non-stop severe weather across 20+ states. In this episode of HailChatter, Meteorologist Taylor Cox, HailTrace CEO Derik Kline, and Lead Mapping Meteorologist Stephen Barabas break down: 🌪️ The Science Behind the...
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Inside Twisters: A Storm Chaser’s Experience on Set
Imagine chasing storms for a living—then seeing your own storm-chasing truck on the big screen. That’s exactly what happened to HailTrace CEO & Founder Derik Kline when he became an extra in the 2024 Twisters movie. In this episode of HailChatter, meteorologist Taylor Cox sits down with Derik to...
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Do You Ever Get a Break? Rethinking the 'Off-Season' for Hailstorms
You’ve probably heard it before—“I’ll take care of that in the off-season.” But in the restoration industry, does an off-season even exist?In Episode 2 of HailChatter, we dig into this question, breaking down weather data and storm restoration industry trends to show why even the most common...
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Welcome to HailChatter: Where Weather Meets Restoration
Welcome to HailChatter, the podcast where weather meets restoration, brought to you by HailTrace! Your Cohosts are Taylor Cox, a meteorologist with a background in emergency management, and Collin Hunt, a messaging strategist focused on helping businesses succeed. Together, they break down the...
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2024’s Most Unforgettable Hailstorms—And Why You’re Still Working Them
The biggest hailstorms of 2024 weren’t just record-breaking—they shaped the restoration industry that can still be felt today. In this episode of HailChatter, we dive into the top 5 hail events that shattered records, caused billions in damage, and kept roofers, adjusters, and restoration pros…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to HailChatter, the HailTrace podcast that helps those in the restoration industry understand weather and its impact on their work.Hosted by HailTrace's Taylor Cox, Digital Meteorologist with 5 years of experience in Plains weather, and Collin Hunt, Product Evangelist with 7 years experience in product messaging.Discover answers to questions like: Is there an off-season for hail? Are NOAA reports enough? What causes hard vs. soft hail?Tune in every other Tuesday as we break down storms, uncover opportunities, and help the restoration industry weather every season.
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Welcome to HailChatter, the HailTrace podcast that helps those in the restoration industry understand weather and its impact on their work.Hosted by HailTrace's Taylor Cox, Digital Meteorologist with 5 years of experience in Plains weather, and Collin Hunt, Product Evangelist with 7 years...
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