Residential Home
Fort Meyers, FL
Forensic Meteorology, Forensic Engineering
2024
After Hurricane Ian struck Fort Myers, Florida, Haag was engaged to determine whether property damage at a multi-family residential community resulted from wind or storm surge. The client needed clear, defensible conclusions to support their claim and recovery plan.
Haag deployed a team of forensic meteorologists and forensic engineers to conduct a comprehensive damage and weather analysis. Our process included:
This timing distinction was critical in identifying storm surge as the primary cause of damage.
Haag delivered a detailed forensic report integrating engineering and meteorological findings. Our analysis confirmed that flood damage occurred prior to the strongest winds, providing the client with clear evidence for claim resolution.
This case demonstrates the value of combining forensic meteorology with structural expertise to accurately assess the timing, magnitude, and source of weather-related damage and eliminate uncertainty in wind vs. wave disputes.
Patrick Hyland is a Senior Forensic Meteorologist with Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, bringing over 16 years of experience in meteorology and weather analysis. He specializes in forensic meteorology for storm-related damage cases, including wind vs. wave impact assessments.
Patrick holds a Master of Science in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and is an American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM #771). His background includes research with NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory and consulting for complex weather-related claims.
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