Forensic Weather Analysis

Your claim was denied.
Official weather data may say otherwise.

Full Spectrum Weather Services provides independent, evidence-based meteorological analysis for property owners and their legal teams. We reconstruct the storm that hit your property, using official radar, NOAA, and National Weather Service records, and deliver expert documentation that stands up to insurer scrutiny.

  • 18+Years of operational weather experience
  • Military & NASAForecasting and analysis background
  • NationwideAny U.S. location with NEXRAD coverage

Our analysis is built on official, verifiable data sources

  • NEXRAD Doppler Radar
  • NOAA Storm Prediction Center
  • National Weather Service
  • MESONET Surface Stations
  • NCEI Storm Event Records
  • Satellite & Lightning Data

Who We Serve

Expert weather evidence for the people fighting the claim.

Insurers routinely deny claims by asserting that no damaging weather occurred at a property, or that damage is "wear and tear." Our job is to establish, with scientific rigor, exactly what weather occurred at the location and time in question.

Property Owners

Homeowners and commercial owners whose hail, wind, or storm damage claims have been denied or underpaid.

Attorneys & Law Firms

Subject matter expert support for property and insurance litigation, from early case evaluation through testimony.

Public Adjusters & Contractors

Independent date-of-loss verification to support appraisal, re-inspection requests, and supplemental claims.

Services

Full-spectrum storm verification

Every weather peril that damages property, analyzed at the specific address and time of loss.

Hail

Hail Verification

Radar-derived hail size (MESH), probability of severe hail (POSH), reflectivity cores, and 3-D volume scans that show hail falling over the property.

Wind

Damaging Wind & Downbursts

Doppler velocity analysis, downburst and microburst identification, and surface station gust confirmation.

Tornado

Tornado & Rotation

Rotation tracking, debris signatures, and warning histories to establish tornadic or rotational wind at the site.

Lightning

Lightning Strike Analysis

Strike location and timing records correlated to the property for fire, surge, and electrical damage claims.

Rain & Flood

Rainfall & Water Intrusion

Precipitation totals, rainfall rates, and wind-driven rain analysis to support water damage claims.

Winter

Winter Storm & Freeze

Snow load, ice accumulation, and hard-freeze documentation for roof collapse and burst-pipe losses.

What you receive

Every engagement is tailored to the case. Typical deliverables include:

  • Detailed forensic weather report with annotated radar imagery
  • Date-of-loss and time-of-loss determination
  • Synoptic and mesoscale weather situation analysis
  • Official NWS warnings, SPC outlooks, and storm reports
  • Expert consultation for property owners and counsel
  • Site-specific meteorological assessments
  • Expert witness testimony and litigation support

Our Process

From denial to documented evidence

  1. 01

    Case Intake

    You or your attorney share the property location, the approximate date of loss, and the denial details. We confirm whether the case is a fit.

  2. 02

    Data Acquisition

    We retrieve archived NEXRAD radar, NWS warnings, SPC outlooks and discussions, surface observations, and storm reports for the event.

  3. 03

    Forensic Analysis

    Our meteorologists reconstruct the storm minute by minute over the property, from reflectivity and velocity to hail cores and wind fields.

  4. 04

    Report & Support

    You receive a clear, fully sourced report, along with expert consultation and testimony support as your case moves forward.

Sample Work

Evidence you can see.

Excerpts from a Standard Hail/Wind Report prepared for a Florida property. Client-identifying details have been redacted.

Four-panel radar display showing base reflectivity, base velocity, probability of severe hail, and maximum expected hail size over the property
4-Panel Radar Analysis Base reflectivity, base velocity, probability of severe hail (POSH), and maximum expected hail size (MESH). Radar showed hail up to 2.79" in diameter directly above the property, with a 100% probability of severe hail.
Three-dimensional radar volume scan showing a 60 dBZ hail core suspended above the property
3-D Volume Scan A 60+ dBZ hail core reaching roughly 30,000 ft collapses toward the surface directly above the property, consistent with hail exceeding 1.75" in diameter.
Page from a sample forensic weather report

Read the full Standard Hail/Wind Report

See how a complete analysis is structured: methodology, radar and surface station details, regional weather conditions, supporting NEXRAD radar data, and a signed professional conclusion on the hail size and wind gusts that hit the property.

View Sample Report (PDF)
Full Spectrum Weather Services: Radar Analysis, Storm Verification, Claim Support

About Us

Mission-grade meteorology, applied to your claim.

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Niceville, Florida, Full Spectrum Weather Services provides clear, defensible forensic meteorological analysis to support legal, insurance, and business decisions. The firm is built on more than 18 years of operational weather experience supporting U.S. military operations and NASA, environments where forecasts and analysis carry real consequences and precision is non-negotiable.

We bring that same discipline to property claims. Our team works independently on behalf of property owners and their counsel, translating complex atmospheric data into clear, defensible findings that adjusters, attorneys, and juries can understand.

Our mission is simple: accurate, actionable weather intelligence our clients can trust.

  • Independent. We work for property owners and their counsel, not insurers.
  • Evidence-based. Every conclusion is tied to official, verifiable government data.
  • Clear. Technical findings, explained in plain language.

Our Team

The people behind the analysis

Tom Crenshaw, founder and forensic meteorologist at Full Spectrum Weather Services

Tom Crenshaw

Founder & Forensic Meteorologist

Tom leads Full Spectrum Weather Services as its forensic meteorologist. A military veteran, he brings more than 18 years of operational weather experience supporting U.S. military operations and NASA, along with over two decades of small-team leadership, training, and instruction.

His career has been built on collecting and analyzing data in high-stress environments, where accuracy matters and conclusions have to hold up. Today he applies that discipline to reconstructing past weather events, producing reports and expert testimony that are scientifically rigorous and clear enough for adjusters, attorneys, and juries to follow.

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Rachel Jackson, Operations Project Manager at Full Spectrum Weather Services

Rachel Jackson

Operations Project Manager

Rachel keeps every engagement moving, coordinating case intake, scheduling, and client communication so property owners and their counsel always know where their case stands.

18+Years of experience
6Weather perils analyzed
160+NEXRAD radar sites covered
100%Official, sourced data

FAQ

Common questions

How far back can you analyze weather?

Archived NEXRAD radar and National Weather Service records extend back many years, so we can analyze most historical events. If you are unsure of the exact date of loss, we can help identify candidate storm dates for your location.

Do I need an attorney to work with you?

No. We work directly with property owners as well as with attorneys, public adjusters, and contractors. Many clients engage us before deciding whether to pursue legal action.

What do you need from me to get started?

The property address, the approximate date or date range of the damage, the type of damage, and a copy of the denial letter if you have one.

What if the weather data does not support my claim?

We report what the data shows. If the evidence does not support damaging weather at your property, we will tell you so early, before you invest further in your case.

Can you provide expert testimony?

Yes. We support depositions, appraisals, mediations, and trial testimony as part of our expert services.

Get Started

Request a case review

Tell us about your property and the denied claim. A member of our team will follow up to discuss your case.