Saline County is asking residents and business owners to report damage from the recent hail storm as officials work to determine the full impact across the community.

The request follows the severe storm that moved through the Salina area, bringing large hail and widespread damage to homes, vehicles, roofs, siding, windows, businesses and other property.

County officials are asking residents to submit reports of damage to homes, businesses, personal property or income. The information helps local officials document the scope of the storm and determine whether Saline County may be eligible to pursue assistance for uninsured losses or significant economic injury.

The reports are especially important for residents and business owners who suffered damage not fully covered by insurance, including high deductibles, uninsured property, lost inventory, vehicle damage or interruptions to normal business operations.

Across Salina, signs of the storm remain visible. Some homes sustained roof and siding damage, vehicles were left with broken glass or dented panels, and several businesses have dealt with cleanup, water damage or temporary disruptions.

The storm also created ripple effects beyond residential neighborhoods. Retail properties, commercial buildings, car lots, churches, schools and other organizations may all have damage that contributes to the overall countywide picture.

Submitting a damage report does not guarantee financial assistance. However, it gives Saline County a clearer record of the storm’s impact and may help support any future request for disaster-related assistance if thresholds are met.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to document their damage with photos, repair estimates, insurance information and any records showing financial loss.

The county is asking affected residents and businesses to report damage as soon as possible so officials can continue assessing the full local impact.

What to Report

Damage may include:

Roof damage

Siding damage

Broken windows

Vehicle damage

Business property damage

Lost inventory

Water damage

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Income loss tied to storm disruption

Uninsured or underinsured losses

Why It Matters

Storm damage reports help officials determine whether Saline County has enough documented impact to pursue additional assistance options.

For many residents, the financial hit may go beyond visible damage. Insurance deductibles, delayed repairs, lost business revenue and vehicle repairs can add up quickly, especially when damage is spread across an entire community.

Saline County officials are asking residents not to assume their damage is too small to report. Each report helps build a more complete picture of what the storm cost the community.