Storm event · Morris County, Kansas
Hail damage in Council Grove, KS on Apr 11, 2020
On Apr 11, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Council Grove, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Council Grove has 7 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 42/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Apr 11, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.75" | Council Grove, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Council Grove on Apr 11, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Apr 11, 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 Council Grove, KS on Apr 11, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Council Grove on Apr 11, 2020. It's one of 7 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Council Grove on Apr 11, 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 Apr 11, 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 (Apr 11, 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 Apr 11, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Council Grove, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.