Storm event · Lincoln County, Kansas
Hail damage in Lincoln Center, KS on Sep 17, 2022
On Sep 17, 2022, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Lincoln Center, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Lincoln Center has 10 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 54/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Sep 17, 2022 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.5" | Lincoln Center, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Lincoln Center on Sep 17, 2022).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Sep 17, 2022, 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 Lincoln Center, KS on Sep 17, 2022?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Lincoln Center on Sep 17, 2022. It's one of 10 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Lincoln Center on Sep 17, 2022 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 Sep 17, 2022 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 (Sep 17, 2022) 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 Sep 17, 2022 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Lincoln Center, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.