Storm event · Hayes County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Hayes Center, NE on Aug 26, 2021
On Aug 26, 2021, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Hayes Center, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Hayes Center has 13 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 78/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Aug 26, 2021 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | 1" | Hayes Center, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Hayes Center on Aug 26, 2021).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Aug 26, 2021, 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 Hayes Center, NE on Aug 26, 2021?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Hayes Center on Aug 26, 2021. It's one of 13 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Hayes Center on Aug 26, 2021 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 Aug 26, 2021 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 26, 2021) 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 Aug 26, 2021 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Hayes Center, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.