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Forensic Meteorology: The Science Behind Weather-Related Claims and Litigation

Forensic Meteorology: The Science Behind Weather-Related Claims and Litigation For more than 100 years, Haag has been leading the way in forensic engineering innovation, but did you know that Haag has also been at the forefront of forensic meteorology for decades? The team of Haag Certified Consulting Meteorologists (CCM) is currently providing detailed scientific analysis, thorough reports, and effective courtroom communication in a climate of ever-increasing billion-dollar weather-related disasters.  The highest number of billion-dollar (CPI-Adjusted) disaster events on record for the United States happened in 2023 and 2024. The five-year average cost of these disasters has more than doubled in a decade and grown nearly eightfold since 2000.  Severe Convective Storms (SCS) with impacts including damaging hail, straight-line winds, derechos, and tornadoes are playing a larger role in U.S. property insurance costs. For instance, a derecho that swept through Houston, Texas, in May 2024, caused more damage to buildings than

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Congratulations to Tim Marshall, Inducted into the Storm Chaser Hall of Fame

Tim Marshall Inducted into the National Storm Chaser Hall of Fame On February 15, 2025, Tim Marshall was honored as one of the inaugural inductees into the National Storm Chaser Hall of Fame, recognizing his lasting contributions to storm chasing and meteorology. A forensic engineer and meteorologist at Haag since 1983, Tim has made significant advancements in the field of damage assessment. He was a principal developer of the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, which the National Weather Service has used since 2007 to rate tornado severity. Tim remains an active member of the EF Scale committee and continues to advance wind and storm damage assessment through his work on a joint ASCE/SEI/AMS standard for wind speed estimation in tornadoes and severe wind events. Beyond his technical contributions, Tim is a passionate educator and speaker. Over the past three decades, he has delivered hundreds of lectures on storm damage at meteorological

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Going the Extra Mile: Haag Forensic Architect Evaluates Remote Cabin

Going the extra mile: Haag forensic architect evaluates a remote cabin in coastal Maine A client engaged Haag to assess the extent of damage to a cabin, reportedly caused by tree strikes and storm events over a two-month period during the previous winter. The reported damage also included pier destruction amounting to millions of dollars. Reported cabin damage included  A punctured roof with interior moisture intrusion Potential framing damage Shifting of its stone foundation piers Excessive floor deflection Window and door operational issues Missing roof shingles Fractured or missing cedar shake exterior cladding. The Journey: Accessing a Remote Island Property The cabin was located on a small, remote island off the coast of Maine in the “Downeast” region. The cabin and a small, detached shed were the only structures on the island, which contained no plumbing or electrical service. Inspection obstacles included water transportation logistics and timing issues, as we were

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