Storm event · Dickinson County, Kansas
Hail damage in Woodbine, KS on May 18, 2025
On May 18, 2025, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Woodbine, KS — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Woodbine has 5 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 33/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 18, 2025 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1.5" | Woodbine, KS |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Woodbine on May 18, 2025).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 18, 2025, 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 Woodbine, KS on May 18, 2025?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Woodbine on May 18, 2025. It's one of 5 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Woodbine on May 18, 2025 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 May 18, 2025 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 18, 2025) 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 May 18, 2025 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Woodbine, KS. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.