Storm event · Lyon County, Kansas
Hail damage in Americus, KS on Sep 21, 2023
On Sep 21, 2023, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Americus, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Americus has 12 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 60/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Sep 21, 2023 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1" | Americus, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Americus on Sep 21, 2023).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Sep 21, 2023, 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 Americus, KS on Sep 21, 2023?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Americus on Sep 21, 2023. It's one of 12 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Americus on Sep 21, 2023 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 Sep 21, 2023 storm?
Often yes. Most Kansas 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 (Sep 21, 2023) and hail size (1") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Kansas?
Most Kansas homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Sep 21, 2023 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Americus, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.