Storm event · Ottawa County, Kansas
Hail damage in Bennington, KS on May 4, 2020
On May 4, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Bennington, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Bennington has 6 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 39/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 4, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75" | Bennington, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Bennington on May 4, 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 4, 2020, up to 1.75") 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 Bennington, KS on May 4, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Bennington on May 4, 2020. It's one of 6 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Bennington on May 4, 2020 measured 1.75". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.75" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the May 4, 2020 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 (May 4, 2020) and hail size (1.75") — 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 May 4, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Bennington, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.