Storm event · Sedgwick County, Kansas
Hail damage in Rose Hill, KS on May 15, 2020
On May 15, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Rose Hill, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Rose Hill has 10 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 51/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 15, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 | 1" | Rose Hill, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Rose Hill on May 15, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 15, 2020, 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 Rose Hill, KS on May 15, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Rose Hill on May 15, 2020. It's one of 10 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Rose Hill on May 15, 2020 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 15, 2020 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 15, 2020) 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 15, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Rose Hill, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.