Storm event · Montague County, Texas
Hail damage in Bellevue, TX on May 22, 2020
On May 22, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 2.5" near Bellevue, TX — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Bellevue has 12 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 66/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 22, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2020 | 2.5" | Bellevue, TX |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Bellevue on May 22, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 22, 2020, up to 2.5") 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 Bellevue, TX on May 22, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 2.5" near Bellevue on May 22, 2020. It's one of 12 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Bellevue on May 22, 2020 measured 2.5". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 2.5" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the May 22, 2020 storm?
Often yes. Most Texas 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 22, 2020) and hail size (2.5") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Texas?
Most Texas homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The May 22, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Bellevue, TX. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.