Storm event · Clay County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Clay Center, NE on Aug 14, 2020
On Aug 14, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 2.5" near Clay Center, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Clay Center has 6 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 48/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Aug 14, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | 2.5" | Clay Center, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Clay Center on Aug 14, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Aug 14, 2020, up to 2.5") 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 Clay Center, NE on Aug 14, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 2.5" near Clay Center on Aug 14, 2020. It's one of 6 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Clay Center on Aug 14, 2020 measured 2.5". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 2.5" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Aug 14, 2020 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 (Aug 14, 2020) and hail size (2.5") — 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 Aug 14, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Clay Center, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.