Editor's note: This article is from InsuranceQuotes.com and is printed here with their permission.

It's that time of year again.

Hail the size of golf balls has hit numerous areas around the U.S., damaging roofs, cars, houses and pretty much anything in its path. Even if your client's area has been hit with mild hail, they may want to reconsider if thinking of not filing a claim with their insurance. According to the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) hail as small as a pea can cause property damage. Given enough momentum, the results of hail can lead to roof damage, broken windows and ruined car exteriors not visible to the untrained eye.

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