Hail in Lawrence, KS
Few places in the country see hail as often as Lawrence. NOAA radar has confirmed 16 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Lawrence since 2025, the largest 2.3″ (hen egg) on April 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was October 13, 2026.
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About Lawrence, KS
Lawrence lies in the rolling hills of northeastern Kansas, in the eastern reach of the Great Plains. This part of the state sees active spring storms, and the cells that form here can occasionally produce hail as they move through. The Topeka (KTWX) radar provides coverage from about 52 miles to the west.
The hail record for Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is the kind of place where homeowners tend to know a roofer by name.
This year has run hot: 15 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
April does most of the damage here; Lawrence is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Lawrence?
NOAA radar has confirmed 16 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Lawrence area since 2025.
When is hail season in Lawrence?
Hail in Lawrence is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Lawrence?
Radar confirmed 2.3-inch hail, about hen egg size, on April 27, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is hail getting worse in Lawrence?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Lawrence, 15 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Lawrence, KS
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Lawrence, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Lawrence's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.