Storm event · Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Hail damage in McAlester, OK on Nov 24, 2020
On Nov 24, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near McAlester, OK — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. McAlester has 5 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 36/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Nov 24, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2020 | 1" | McAlester, OK |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near McAlester on Nov 24, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Nov 24, 2020, 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 McAlester, OK on Nov 24, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near McAlester on Nov 24, 2020. It's one of 5 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near McAlester on Nov 24, 2020 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 Nov 24, 2020 storm?
Often yes. Most Oklahoma 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 (Nov 24, 2020) and hail size (1") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Oklahoma?
Most Oklahoma homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Nov 24, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for McAlester, OK. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.