DENVER (KDVR) — A new insurance report found that Colorado had some of the most expensive hail damage claims in the country in 2024.
Colorado is known for some massive hailstorms, especially in May 2024 when a huge hailstorm swept across the state. Between baseball-sized hail and smashed windows, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the storm caused at least a billion dollars’ worth of damage.
Throughout 2024, Colorado’s hail damage was one of the most expensive in the entire country. Based on a new report from State Farm, a nationwide insurance agency, Colorado was one of the top states with the most expensive claims.
Most expensive hail damage reports in US
Here are the top 10 states with the most reported hail damage in 2024, according to State Farm:
Texas: $1.1 billion
Illinois: $638 million
Missouri: $580 million
Colorado: $521 million
Nebraska: $342 million
Oklahoma: $338 million
Kansas: $170 million
Minnesota: $124 million
Iowa: $109 million
South Carolina: $109 million
Almost all of the top hail damage claims came from states in the middle of the country, along with South Carolina. Colorado totaled $521 million in reported claims with just one insurance agency. Meanwhile, Texas, Illinois and Missouri reported even higher damage than Colorado last year.
With hail season picking up again toward the end of April and the beginning of May in Colorado, State Farm has some tips to prepare for the storms.
The insurance agency said to create a home inventory by taking videos of everything in your home and a detailed list of your belongings for potential claims. State Farm also said to create a survival kit, bring pets indoors and secure outdoor items. After the storm, be sure to document damage, watch for scams when it comes to hail repairs and consider upgrading your roof.
