Storm event · Chase County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Imperial, NE on Sep 11, 2019
On Sep 11, 2019, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Imperial, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Imperial has 13 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 63/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Sep 11, 2019 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | 1.75" | Imperial, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Imperial on Sep 11, 2019).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Sep 11, 2019, up to 1.75") 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 Imperial, NE on Sep 11, 2019?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Imperial on Sep 11, 2019. It's one of 13 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Imperial on Sep 11, 2019 measured 1.75". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.75" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Sep 11, 2019 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 (Sep 11, 2019) and hail size (1.75") — 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 Sep 11, 2019 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Imperial, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.