Storm event · Lee County, Alabama
Hail damage in Smiths Station, AL on Jul 15, 2020
On Jul 15, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Smiths Station, AL — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Smiths Station has 3 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 30/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Jul 15, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2020 | 1" | Smiths Station, AL |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Smiths Station on Jul 15, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Jul 15, 2020, up to 1") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Smiths Station, AL on Jul 15, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Smiths Station on Jul 15, 2020. It's one of 3 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Smiths Station on Jul 15, 2020 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the Jul 15, 2020 storm?
Often yes. Most Alabama policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Jul 15, 2020) and hail size (1") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Alabama?
Most Alabama homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Jul 15, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Smiths Station, AL. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.