Storm event · Stanton County, Kansas
Hail damage in Johnson City, KS on May 28, 2025
On May 28, 2025, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Johnson City, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Johnson City has 15 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 81/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 28, 2025 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | 1.5" | Johnson City, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Johnson City on May 28, 2025).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 28, 2025, 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 Johnson City, KS on May 28, 2025?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Johnson City on May 28, 2025. It's one of 15 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Johnson City on May 28, 2025 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 May 28, 2025 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 28, 2025) 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 May 28, 2025 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Johnson City, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.