Storm event · Buffalo County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Kearney, NE on May 5, 2023
On May 5, 2023, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Kearney, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Kearney has 15 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 69/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 5, 2023 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | 1.5" | Kearney, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Kearney on May 5, 2023).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 5, 2023, up to 1.5") 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 Kearney, NE on May 5, 2023?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Kearney on May 5, 2023. It's one of 15 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Kearney on May 5, 2023 measured 1.5". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.5" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the May 5, 2023 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 5, 2023) and hail size (1.5") — 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 5, 2023 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Kearney, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.