Storm event · Hall County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Wood River, NE on May 20, 2024
On May 20, 2024, NOAA recorded hail up to 2" near Wood River, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Wood River has 9 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 51/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 20, 2024 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 2" | Wood River, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Wood River on May 20, 2024).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 20, 2024, up to 2") 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 Wood River, NE on May 20, 2024?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 2" near Wood River on May 20, 2024. It's one of 9 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Wood River on May 20, 2024 measured 2". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 2" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the May 20, 2024 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 20, 2024) and hail size (2") — 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 20, 2024 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Wood River, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.