Storm event · Seminole County, Florida
Hail damage in Sanford, FL on May 21, 2020
On May 21, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 2" near Sanford, FL — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Sanford has 8 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 48/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 21, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2020 | 2" | Sanford, FL |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Sanford on May 21, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 21, 2020, up to 2") 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 Sanford, FL on May 21, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 2" near Sanford on May 21, 2020. It's one of 8 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Sanford on May 21, 2020 measured 2". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 2" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the May 21, 2020 storm?
Often yes. Most Florida 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 (May 21, 2020) and hail size (2") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Florida?
Most Florida homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The May 21, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Sanford, FL. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.