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Alamo Heights Storm Damage

Powerful winds moved through the San Antonio area on August 28, causing widespread tree, power line, and property damage across Bexar County, including Alamo Heights.

Alamo Heights Storm Damage Insurance Claims

Was your Alamo Heights property damaged by the recent severe storms?

Powerful winds moved through the San Antonio area on August 28, causing widespread tree, power line, and property damage across Bexar County, including Alamo Heights.

If your home or commercial property was damaged and your insurance company has denied, delayed, or underpaid your claim, Furlow Law Firm can help you understand your options.

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Severe Wind Damage in Alamo Heights

On Friday, August 28, 2026, a severe thunderstorm moved across Bexar County, producing widespread damaging winds.

According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, the damage was consistent with straight-line winds associated with a macroburst. The damage path stretched approximately 35 miles from the Live Oak area through Alamo Heights and central San Antonio before continuing southwest.

Measured winds reached approximately 55 to 65 mph, with pockets of 70 to 80 mph winds likely in some areas.

High winds like these can damage a property even when the damage is not immediately obvious.

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Storm damage may include:

  • Roof and shingle damage

  • Lifted or loosened roofing materials

  • Damaged flashing

  • Gutters and downspouts

  • Windows and exterior doors

  • Fencing

  • Siding and exterior finishes

  • Tree or limb impact

  • Water intrusion following roof or structural damage

  • Damage to detached structures

  • Commercial building damage

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What Should I Do After Storm Damage?

If it is safe to do so:

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Document the property.
Take photos and video of visible damage before making permanent repairs.

 

Prevent additional damage.
Reasonable temporary repairs may help protect the property from further loss.

 

Keep receipts and document the property before and after repairs.

Review your insurance policy.
Coverage, deductibles, exclusions, and reporting requirements vary by policy.

 

Keep claim records.
Save emails, estimates, photos, inspection reports, receipts, and correspondence with your insurance carrier.

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Pay attention to the insurance company's estimate.
An insurer's initial assessment may not necessarily reflect the full scope or cost of the damage.

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Is Your Insurance Claim Denied, Delayed, or Underpaid?

Storm damage claims can become complicated when there is disagreement about:

  • What caused the damage

  • Whether the damage is covered

  • The extent of the damage

  • The cost of repairs

  • Whether damage existed before the storm

  • Whether roof replacement or repair is appropriate

  • How much the insurance company should pay

Furlow Law Firm represents Texas property owners in disputes involving residential and commercial property insurance claims.

Thomas M. Furlow has more than 25 years of experience in insurance litigation, including thousands of windstorm and hail matters. That experience is already represented on the firm's current website.

Have questions about your Alamo Heights property insurance claim?

 

Contact Furlow Law Firm for a free case evaluation.

REQUEST A CASE EVALUATION

 

San Antonio Office
901 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 530
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-910-4501

Frequently Asked Questions About Alamo Heights Storm Damage Claims

Q: Was the August 28 storm in Alamo Heights a tornado? A: The National Weather Service determined the widespread damage was consistent with straight-line winds associated with a macroburst rather than a tornado. The storm produced significant wind damage throughout Bexar County, including Alamo Heights. Q: Can straight-line wind damage be covered by homeowners insurance? A: Many homeowners policies provide some coverage for wind-related property damage, but coverage depends on the individual policy, cause of loss, exclusions, deductibles, and circumstances of the claim. Q: What if my roof looks fine from the ground? A: Not all storm damage is obvious from ground level. Property owners should avoid climbing onto damaged roofs themselves. A qualified professional can inspect areas that cannot safely be evaluated from the ground. Q: Should I take photos before making repairs? A: If it is safe to do so, photographs and video taken before repairs may help document the property's condition after the storm. Keep photographs, receipts, repair estimates, and other claim records. Q: What if my insurance company says the damage is old? A: Disputes over when damage occurred and what caused it are common in property insurance claims. Documentation, inspection findings, weather information, and other evidence may become important when causation is disputed. Q: What if my insurance claim was underpaid? A: If you believe the insurer's payment does not adequately address covered storm damage, you may want to have the claim and policy reviewed before accepting that the matter is finished. Q: Does Furlow Law Firm handle claims in Alamo Heights? A: Yes. Furlow Law Firm handles residential and commercial property insurance disputes in Texas, and its San Antonio office is located in ZIP code 78209.

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