Storm event · Meade County, Kansas
Hail damage in Meade, KS on May 17, 2019
On May 17, 2019, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Meade, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Meade has 8 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 48/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 17, 2019 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2019 | 1" | Meade, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Meade on May 17, 2019).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 17, 2019, up to 1") 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 Meade, KS on May 17, 2019?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Meade on May 17, 2019. It's one of 8 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Meade on May 17, 2019 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the May 17, 2019 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 17, 2019) and hail size (1") — 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 17, 2019 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Meade, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.