Storm event · Clay County, Kansas
Hail damage in Wakefield, KS on May 17, 2022
On May 17, 2022, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Wakefield, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Wakefield has 11 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 57/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 17, 2022 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2022 | 1.75" | Wakefield, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Wakefield on May 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 (May 17, 2022, up to 1.75") 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 Wakefield, KS on May 17, 2022?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Wakefield on May 17, 2022. It's one of 11 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Wakefield on May 17, 2022 measured 1.75". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.75" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the May 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 (May 17, 2022) and hail size (1.75") — 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, 2022 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Wakefield, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.