Storm event · Phelps County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Holdrege, NE on May 17, 2022
On May 17, 2022, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Holdrege, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Holdrege has 5 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 39/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 17, 2022 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2022 | 1" | Holdrege, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Holdrege on May 17, 2022).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 17, 2022, 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 Holdrege, NE on May 17, 2022?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Holdrege on May 17, 2022. It's one of 5 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Holdrege on May 17, 2022 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 May 17, 2022 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 (May 17, 2022) 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 May 17, 2022 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Holdrege, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.