# Post Hail Storm Photography Mike Hollingshead Captured the Damage Caused by Hail in Nebraska By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hail-storm References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366236/Eye-Opening-Photographs-Of-The-Damage-Caused-By-A-Hail-Storm-In-A-Small-US-Town/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/XtrmInstability) A massive hail storm recently struck the small town of Blair, Nebraska and [storm chaser and photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-x-leica-frank-hurley-field-jacket) Mike Hollingshead was there to capture the storm's aftermath. His photos are eye-opening as they showcase the [devastating damages that the hail caused](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damage-control-1), such as smashed windows, fallen trees, damaged homes and an array of debris on the road. They truly shed light on the amount of power that Mother Nature holds -- especially when least expected. According to Hollingshead, he was chasing what he though was going to be a tornado, but the weather took a turn. The hailstones were reported to be the size of grapefruits! The series is the first hail storm captured by the creative -- he tends to [capture hurricanes and tornadoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-weather). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extreme Weather Photography:** Opportunity to capture and document the impact of severe weather events for educational or promotional purposes. - **Climate Change Awareness:** Highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of hail storms as a result of climate change, and the need for better preparedness and disaster management. - **Storm Damage Restoration:** Growing market for companies specializing in repairing and rebuilding properties damaged by hail storms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** New opportunities for photographers to specialize in extreme weather photography and sell their work to media outlets, insurance companies, and other interested parties. - **Insurance:** Opportunity for insurance companies to improve risk assessment models and offer tailored policies to homeowners and businesses affected by hail storms. - **Construction:** Increased demand for construction and renovation services to repair and rebuild damaged properties after hail storms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Tornado-Inspired Illuminator Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-lamp.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novus-collection.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Disaster-Striken New Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect.md) - [Weather-Withstanding Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherwithstanding-door-system.md)