After tornado damage, and before any repairs begin, these are the areas of a property most likely to have been affected:
- Overall structural integrity before re-entry — walls, roof, and foundation.
- The roof and wall envelope for uplift, racking, and debris penetration.
- Windows, doors, and garage doors for pressure and impact failure.
- Contents and outbuildings across the property.
See the first-24-hours guide for what to do before and while documenting this damage, and how reported tornado measurements translate to property damage.