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All hail, spring is here!

Spring hail storms bring increased risk of damage for cars.

By Patricia Harman | Updated on June 18, 2015
Hail damage claims increase significantly during the spring months. Photo: Ion George/Shutterstock.

It’s the season of unsettled weather: Tornadoes, thunderstorms and hail. Recent storms in the Midwest pummeled cars and homes with golf ball-sized hail, but even hail the size of a pea can pack quite a punch and cause substantial damage.

According to information from the Farmers Seasonal Smarts Digest, hail accounted for 42% of all comprehensive auto claims during the second quarter. Geography impacts where hail damage will be most prevalent, with the Midwest region experiencing higher claims. Approximately 90% of non-collision auto claims and 60% of homeowners’ claims occurred in Oklahoma. In Nebraska, 86% of non-collision auto claims and 65% of homeowners’ claims were related to hail damage. Interestingly, South Dakota also saw significant hail damage with 87% of its comprehensive auto claims and 60% of the homeowners’ claims related to spring hail storms.

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