Storm event · Gage County, Nebraska
Hail damage in De Witt, NE on Jun 18, 2020
On Jun 18, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near De Witt, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. De Witt has 4 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 42/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Jun 18, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1" | De Witt, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near De Witt on Jun 18, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Jun 18, 2020, 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 De Witt, NE on Jun 18, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near De Witt on Jun 18, 2020. It's one of 4 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near De Witt on Jun 18, 2020 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 Jun 18, 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 (Jun 18, 2020) 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 Jun 18, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for De Witt, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.