Watauga Storm Damage: What to Document After Roof or Chimney Damage

Local reporting described an August 26, 2026 storm in Watauga and parts of Tarrant County, including wind damage, debris, and outages. NBC DFW described the event as a downburst with a 70 mph wind estimate while noting that the National Weather Service had not released a final Watauga wind-speed assessment at publication. This citywide reporting is context, not a property-specific cause determination.

Actual Watauga inspection record

After the storm, a Watauga homeowner asked My Guy Roofing to inspect and document visible exterior conditions for an insurance review. The owner reported significant interior water damage to ceilings and walls. The owner-confirmed project media records a displaced chimney-related roof structure, disrupted roofing materials, temporary protection, a wider exterior view, and the on-site inspection setup.

From the homeowner's temporary brick placement to tarp protection

Derek confirmed that the homeowner placed bricks as an initial temporary patch. My Guy Roofing later installed the blue tarp protection. The expanded photo sequence documents the wider roof context, the initial brick placement, the exposed opening and visible vent components, decking and underlayment detail, and the completed tarp protection. It does not describe a permanent repair or determine an insurance outcome.

Watch the Watauga chimney-and-roof inspection record

Watch the Watauga storm-damage project Short on YouTube. The video supplements the documented project photos and records observed conditions; it does not determine cause of loss, coverage, repair scope, deductible, payment, or a claim decision.

Start with safe documentation

Do not climb onto a roof or approach unstable exterior materials. Take dated ground-level photos of visible changes and new water staining when safe, note when the condition was observed, and use qualified help for urgent protection or inspection needs. Keep records of mitigation or emergency-protection work.

What an exterior inspection can document

My Guy Roofing can document accessible visible roof, chimney-related, flashing, vent, gutter, and exterior conditions and discuss construction-scope questions. An inspection does not establish the precise cause of loss or determine coverage, repair scope, deductible, payment, or a claim outcome. Those decisions depend on the homeowner's policy and insurer.

Watauga homeowner resources

Read the Watauga service page, the post-storm checklist, and the Texas roof insurance claims guide for practical next steps. Homeowners can also request a no-cost exterior inspection at 214-927-3673.