Golf ball-sized hail detected near Liberal, KS on June 13, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Liberal monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The hail struck approximately 25 miles north of downtown Liberal, with one report logged in Seward County that day. Golf ball-sized hail typically causes functional damage to standard architectural asphalt shingles — the dominant material in Liberal's housing stock. Expect granule loss, exposed mat, and potential cracking that compromises weather protection. Roofs over 10 years old face higher replacement risk. Seward County's largest recorded event was 2.75 inches in 2023, well above this event's magnitude.
With a median home value of $134,500, a typical 2% deductible equals $2,690. Repair costs for a 2,000 square foot home average $6,398 at this hail size. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, the typical repair cost exceeds a standard 2% deductible. Contact your insurer — damage at this level is likely worth filing before you pay out of pocket.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Liberal inspection
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Historical context
This ranks as the 16th largest hail event in Seward County's 10-year record of 109 documented events. The county's largest event measured 2.75 inches in June 2023. June historically produces above-average hail activity with 30 events over the past decade.
Storm system
The system produced scattered reports across southwestern Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle, with Ford County seeing 2.5-inch stones the same day.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 1–2 weeks with low storm chaser risk. Kansas requires all roofing contractors to hold valid registration under the Kansas Residential Roofing Act — operating without certification is a civil violation. Verify registration status through the Kansas Attorney General's office and confirm general liability insurance, workers' comp coverage, and current tax clearance before signing any contract.
Permits & building code
At 2 inches, repairs are more common than full replacement unless the roof was already compromised. Contractors pull permits locally, costing $100–$250, with inspection required. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Kansas insurers.
- 1Document exterior damage with photos from multiple angles
- 2Schedule professional roof inspection within 48 hours
- 3Contact your insurance company to report the hail damage
- 4Verify any contractor's Kansas registration before signing contracts
- 5Keep detailed records of all inspection reports and repair estimates
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Liberal inspection
Data sourced from NOAA NEXRAD radar with confirmation pending from the National Weather Service.