Storm event · Barber County, Kansas
Hail damage in Medicine Lodge, KS on Oct 13, 2026
On Oct 13, 2026, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Medicine Lodge, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Medicine Lodge has 8 recorded hail events since 2021 (severity score 45/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Oct 13, 2026 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1" | Medicine Lodge, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Medicine Lodge on Oct 13, 2026).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Oct 13, 2026, 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 Medicine Lodge, KS on Oct 13, 2026?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Medicine Lodge on Oct 13, 2026. It's one of 8 hail events logged in the area since 2021.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Medicine Lodge on Oct 13, 2026 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 Oct 13, 2026 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 (Oct 13, 2026) 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 Oct 13, 2026 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Medicine Lodge, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.