# Ground Truth: Storm Reports — NWS hail, wind & tornado maps

> Official NWS storm reports with disaster relief tools and local resource links. (iPhone/iPad app by Red Sky Ready.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-truth-storm-reports/id6754333158 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Red Sky Ready](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752479003)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-truth-storm-reports/id6754333158/reviews.md

## What is Ground Truth?

Ground Truth puts every official NWS wind, hail, and tornado report on one fast, interactive map. Pick any date back to June 1999 or track severe weather reports as they come in today. Tap any pin for NWS report details and one-tap links to radar, local news, scanners, and more.

Purpose-built for spotters, chasers, disaster relief teams, emergency managers, and first responders, by a fellow disaster relief volunteer.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

- Plot tornado, hail, and damaging-wind reports for any day since June 1999
- View live Local Storm Reports (flash floods, wildfires, heavy rain, ice, and more)
- See EF-rated tornado damage tracks from official NWS surveys, with length, width, peak wind, and more
- Tap any report for instant links to radar, social feeds, scanners, and local media
- Download data for the field and keep working with zero signal
- Get alerts for NWS storm reports in the states you follow
- Share storm summary maps instantly
- Filter by report type, hail size, and wind speed

BUILT FOR

- Storm chasers and weather enthusiasts who want all the data
- SKYWARN spotters and meteorologists verifying what actually happened
- Emergency managers, CERT, ham radio operators and disaster-relief teams providing relief
- Roofing/restoration teams and insurance adjusters confirming hail and wind damage by date and location

FREE FOR EVERYONE

- Every NWS storm report since June 1999
- Live Local Storm Reports (wildfire, rainfall totals, ice accumulations, and more)
- EF-rated tornado damage tracks
- Offline downloads for the field
- Storm alerts for your state
- Zero ads

GROUND TRUTH PRO

- NWS Damage Survey Photos: ground photos from official NWS tornado surveys, county by county
- Unlimited Alerts: wind, hail, and tornado notifications
- Custom Action Links: add your own quick links and dynamic search queries to every report

Pro keeps the whole app ad-free and directly supports an independent developer, a fellow disaster-relief worker and volunteer who built Ground Truth to help others when storms hit.

DATA SOURCE

Reports, tracks, and survey photos come directly from the National Weather Service, NOAA Storm Prediction Center, and the NOAA Damage Assessment Toolkit, the same sources the professionals trust. We've built additional tools and resources on top of their verified data to help others prepare and respond faster.

Ground Truth is an independent app from Red Sky Ready. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the National Weather Service.

Privacy Policy: https://redskyready.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Official NWS storm reports
- Interactive CONUS map
- Offline storm data access
- Local resource links
- Power outage maps
- NWS damage photos (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Truth Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Ground Truth Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-truth-storm-reports/id6754333158/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome weather tracker!

*2026-07-22*

Love this app! It’s a great app to track weather throughout the US. Cant wait for more updates!

### 5/5 — Good choice

*2025-12-20*

Helpful app with a lot of resources.

**Developer response:** Thank you! I’m glad you’re finding the resources helpful — I really appreciate the feedback.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-12-16*

Love this new app with up to date and historic storm reports!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much! I’m glad the mix of current and historical storm reports has been useful. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

### 5/5 — AWESOME

*2025-12-16*

If you have a curiosity about weather and the damage it can cause download this app! It is really interactive and user friendly!!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words! A lot of thought went into making everything easy to understand, so it’s great to hear that came through. I appreciate the feedback!

## Frequently asked questions about Ground Truth

### What kind of storm reports does Ground Truth provide?

Ground Truth provides official NWS tornado, hail, and wind reports. It includes details like time, location, and comments for each report, offering actionable information during disasters.

### Is Ground Truth available offline?

Yes, Ground Truth is designed to be fast and offline-ready. You can download storm data for any day for offline access, and it features an offline-friendly basemap.

### What are the benefits of Ground Truth Pro?

Ground Truth Pro offers NWS damage assessment photos, photo downloads, unlimited custom URLs, and notifications for all CONUS states. This provides enhanced intelligence for disaster response.

### How much does Ground Truth Pro cost?

Ground Truth Pro is available through subscription plans: $2.99 per month or $14.99 per year. These plans unlock advanced features for users.

### What devices does Ground Truth support?

Ground Truth is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be accessible across various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Ground Truth updated?

The latest version of Ground Truth is 1.1.1, which was last updated on December 21, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for Ground Truth?

Ground Truth has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and older, with no mature content.

### Does Ground Truth have ads?

No, Ground Truth does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for Pro features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-22

v1.4.0
• Tornado Tracks – view surveyed tornado paths on the map
• Storm summary reports graphic
• New location option
• Improved pro damage photo experience
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.3.0 — 2026-06-10

What's New
• Local Storm Reports
View the past 72 hours of Local Storm Reports, including hail, wind, tornadoes, heavy rain, snow and ice totals, wildfire incidents, volcanic activity, and more.
• Historical Damage Reports
Explore wind, hail, and tornado damage reports dating back to June 1999, with over 25 years of historical storm damage data available on the map.

• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-12-21

1.1.1
Fixed tutorial step
1.1.0
- New dark mode
- Even faster storm report load times
- Guided tutorial walkthrough
- User‑requested improvements
- Stability and performance

### 1.1.0 — 2025-12-20

- New dark mode
- Even faster storm report load times
- Guided tutorial walkthrough
- User‑requested improvements
- Stability and performance

### 1.0.0 — 2025-12-16

No release notes.

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