Storm event · Craig County, Oklahoma
Hail damage in Vinita, OK on May 20, 2019
On May 20, 2019, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Vinita, OK — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Vinita has 6 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 42/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 20, 2019 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | 1" | Vinita, OK |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Vinita on May 20, 2019).
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, 2019, 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 Vinita, OK on May 20, 2019?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Vinita on May 20, 2019. It's one of 6 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Vinita on May 20, 2019 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 20, 2019 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 (May 20, 2019) 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 May 20, 2019 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Vinita, OK. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.