Storm event · Morrill County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Bridgeport, NE on Jul 12, 2023
On Jul 12, 2023, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Bridgeport, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Bridgeport has 20 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 96/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Jul 12, 2023 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2023 | 1.75" | Bridgeport, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Bridgeport on Jul 12, 2023).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Jul 12, 2023, 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 Bridgeport, NE on Jul 12, 2023?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Bridgeport on Jul 12, 2023. It's one of 20 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Bridgeport on Jul 12, 2023 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 Jul 12, 2023 storm?
Often yes. Most Nebraska 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 (Jul 12, 2023) and hail size (1.75") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Nebraska?
Most Nebraska homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Jul 12, 2023 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Bridgeport, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.