Storm event · Chautauqua County, Kansas
Hail damage in Elk City, KS on Dec 15, 2021
On Dec 15, 2021, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Elk City, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Elk City has 5 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 48/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Dec 15, 2021 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | 1.5" | Elk City, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Elk City on Dec 15, 2021).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Dec 15, 2021, up to 1.5") 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 Elk City, KS on Dec 15, 2021?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Elk City on Dec 15, 2021. It's one of 5 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Elk City on Dec 15, 2021 measured 1.5". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.5" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Dec 15, 2021 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 (Dec 15, 2021) and hail size (1.5") — 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 Dec 15, 2021 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Elk City, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.