Storm event · Saunders County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Colon, NE on Apr 21, 2025
On Apr 21, 2025, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Colon, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Colon has 7 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 51/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Apr 21, 2025 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | 1" | Colon, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Colon on Apr 21, 2025).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Apr 21, 2025, 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 Colon, NE on Apr 21, 2025?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Colon on Apr 21, 2025. It's one of 7 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Colon on Apr 21, 2025 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 Apr 21, 2025 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 (Apr 21, 2025) and hail size (1") — 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 Apr 21, 2025 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Colon, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.