Storm event · Cowley County, Kansas
Hail damage in Arkansas City, KS on Apr 27, 2024
On Apr 27, 2024, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Arkansas City, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Arkansas City has 20 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 100/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Apr 27, 2024 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1" | Arkansas City, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Arkansas City on Apr 27, 2024).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Apr 27, 2024, 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 Arkansas City, KS on Apr 27, 2024?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Arkansas City on Apr 27, 2024. It's one of 20 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Arkansas City on Apr 27, 2024 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 Apr 27, 2024 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 (Apr 27, 2024) 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 Apr 27, 2024 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Arkansas City, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.