The aftermath of several storms across the metro is taking a toll on homeowner's patience. Insurance companies are backed up and adjusters have even been called in from other states to help with damaged homes.

"The winds were very high, I've never seen it like that before,” says homeowner Tita Almero. "The shingles were just flying. They were just coming off like they were ripped off by hand."

The June 27th storm took a heavy toll across the metro. Ten days later, a patchwork of blue adorns roofs in the area of 165th and Corby. "I probably picked up like a hundres, hundred-plus shingles just from my back yard and it looked like it was all ours," says Almero.

She contacted her insurance company when she saw the damage to her house. "They did mention they were going to try to get to the houses that had more severe damages and they're going to try and work with them first and then come to ours. We're still waiting so everything's just like that."

Brian Dalton and a friend were putting a tarp on his damaged roof right after the storm passed. "Unfortunately, 45 mph wind gusts don't keep tarps on roofs very well so we had to have a roofing company cover up what we covered so the house will be water tight for future storms."

Most insurance companies have had to bring in help from other states. One carrier says they have 6,000 claims from the June 27th storm and the tornado that hit Millard on June 8th.

Claims are taking longer due to the wind-driven hail. Adjusters can spend several hours on just one claim and only do three or four a day.

Dalton says it's frustrating, but there's nothing anyone can do. "We're kind of in the waiting stages, but I know there are a lot of people in the waiting stages right now." And a lot of eyes are on the sky until repairs are done.

If you need a roofer, there are a few things you need to remember. Check references and make sure the contractor is reputable. The Better Business Bureau is a good place to look. And never completely pay for the job before the work is finished.