GITNUXREPORT 2026

Hail Damage Statistics

In 2023, hailstorms caused extensive damage, costing the US billions and impacting crops.

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Corn crops in Iowa lost 20% yield from hail on 500,000 acres in 2023, valued at $300 million

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Wheat fields in Kansas damaged by hail across 1.2 million acres 2022, $450 million loss

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Nebraska corn silage yield reduced 35% by hail on 200,000 acres 2023

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Soybean crops in Illinois hit by hail, 15% loss on 800,000 acres 2021, $200 million

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Texas cotton fields suffered 25% defoliation from hail on 400,000 acres 2023

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Hail destroyed 30% of apple orchards in Michigan 2022, $50 million loss

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Sorghum in Oklahoma lost 40% on 300,000 acres to hail 2023, $150 million

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Hail flattened 25% of canola fields in North Dakota 2022, 1 million acres

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Grape vines in Colorado wine regions damaged 20% by hail 2023, $30 million

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Hay production in South Dakota reduced 18% on 500,000 acres post-hail 2023

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Missouri peach orchards lost 50% crop to hail 2022, $10 million impact

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Alfalfa fields in Minnesota hail-damaged 30% yield on 400,000 acres 2023

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Sunflower crops in Kansas destroyed 35% on 250,000 acres 2021 hail

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Barley in Montana reduced 22% by hail on 300,000 acres 2022

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Vegetable farms in Iowa lost 40% tomatoes to hail 2023, $15 million

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Pastureland grazing capacity dropped 25% post-hail in Wyoming 2023

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Lentil crops in North Dakota hail-hit 28% loss on 150,000 acres 2022

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Sugar beets in Nebraska damaged 32% yield 2023 hail, $40 million

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Hail stripped 45% leaves from corn in Ohio 2022, delaying maturity on 600k acres

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Dry beans in Colorado lost 30% to hail 2023, 100,000 acres affected

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Hail caused 20% mortality in livestock exposed outdoors in Texas 2023

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Potato fields in North Dakota reduced 25% by hail 2022, $25 million loss

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Hail impacted 15% of US corn acreage overall in 2023, total loss $1.2 billion

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Sorghum yield loss averaged 28% in hail events over 1 inch diameter

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Hail defoliation in soybeans leads to 12-18% yield reduction per event

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Hail damage costs in the US reached $10 billion in 2023 from 5,000 insured events

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Annual average hail losses in the US from 2018-2023 were $4.2 billion

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Texas hail damage totaled $3.5 billion in 2022 alone

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Insured hail losses in Colorado exceeded $1.8 billion in 2021

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National hail economic impact averages $1-2 billion yearly, with peaks at $5B

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Hail caused $2.7 billion in property damage across 12 states in April 2023

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Cumulative US hail losses from 2010-2020 topped $30 billion

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Midwest hail economic toll was $800 million in 2023

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Hail damage to vehicles nationwide cost $1.5 billion in 2022

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Alberta hailstorms inflicted CAD 1.2 billion in damages in 2020

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US hail losses represent 8% of all severe convective storm costs, totaling $50B since 1980

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Oklahoma City metro hail damage averaged $500 million yearly 2015-2023

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Hail economic losses in Nebraska reached $400 million in 2023

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Kansas hail costs totaled $1.1 billion from 2018-2022

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Hail damage in the Dallas-Fort Worth area hit $2 billion in 2021

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National average hail repair cost per home is $12,500, contributing to $4B annual losses

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Hail inflicted $600 million on commercial properties in 2023 US

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Total US hail losses 2020-2023: $15.4 billion insured

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Hail damage to solar panels cost $300 million nationwide in 2022

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Iowa hail economic impact was $250 million in 2023 crops and property

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Hail losses in South Dakota totaled $180 million in 2022

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Missouri hail damage costs averaged $350 million yearly 2019-2023

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Hail economic toll in Illinois reached $700 million in 2021 supercell outbreak

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US hail losses per capita highest in Texas at $120 annually

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Hail caused 5% of all catastrophe losses globally in 2023, $20B total

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Denver hailstorm of 2017 caused $2.3 billion in insured losses

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Hail repair industry generates $5 billion revenue yearly in US

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Calgary, Canada hailstorm 2020: CAD 1.4 billion damages

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Hail losses increased 50% in frequency and 30% in severity 2010-2020 US

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US homeowners filed 1.2 million hail claims in 2023 worth $9.8 billion

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Average hail claim payout per homeowner policy was $14,200 in 2022

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Texas hail claims numbered 450,000 in 2023, totaling $4.1 billion paid

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State Farm paid $2.5 billion for hail claims in 2023 across Midwest states

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Hail accounts for 12% of all property insurance claims in high-risk states

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Average auto hail claim cost $4,800 in 2022, with 800,000 claims filed

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Allstate reported 150,000 hail-related homeowner claims in 2023

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Hail claim denial rate averages 8% due to wear and tear issues

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Nebraska insurance payouts for hail hit $1.2 billion in 2023, 200,000 claims

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Progressive Insurance handled 90,000 auto hail claims worth $450 million in 2022

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Hail claims represent 40% of catastrophe claims in Colorado annually

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US insurers reserved $6 billion for hail losses in 2023 Q2

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Average commercial hail claim $25,000, with 50,000 filed yearly

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Farmers Insurance paid $800 million for Texas hail claims in 2021

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Hail claim processing time averages 45 days, delaying 30% of payouts

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Oklahoma hail claims totaled 120,000 in 2023, $1.5 billion paid out

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Liberty Mutual reported 75,000 hail homeowner claims in 2022

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Hail fraud in claims detected in 5% of cases, costing $500 million yearly

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Kansas insurers paid $900 million on 180,000 hail claims in 2022

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Average roof hail claim $18,500, comprising 60% of homeowner hail payouts

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USAA handled 100,000 military family hail claims worth $1 billion in 2023

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Hail claims surged 25% in Iowa 2023, 95,000 filed, $700 million

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Geico auto hail claims averaged $5,200 payout per claim in 2022

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Hail reinsurance costs rose 15% to $2 billion in 2023 due to claims volume

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South Dakota hail claims hit 60,000 in 2023, $450 million paid

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Average deductible met in 92% of hail claims, averaging $1,500

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Missouri hail claims numbered 110,000 in 2022, $850 million total

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Nationwide Insurance processed 120,000 hail claims in 2023

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Hail claims cause 10% premium increases in high-risk ZIP codes

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In 2023, 25% of US roofs sustained hail damage requiring full replacement costing average $15,000 per home

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Hail punctured 40% of vinyl siding in affected Colorado homes during 2021 storms

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Average hail-damaged roof repair costs $11,200 for asphalt shingles in Texas 2023

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15 million square feet of commercial roofing damaged by hail annually in US

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Hail caused cracks in 30% of concrete driveways inspected post-2022 storms

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65% of hail-damaged homes in Nebraska 2023 needed window replacements averaging $500 each

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Solar panel hail damage affected 12% of installations in hail-prone areas 2022

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Hail dented 80% of aluminum gutters in Midwest storms, repair cost $2,500/home

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50 million vehicles had hail dents averaging 50 per car in 2023 US events

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Historic buildings in Oklahoma sustained 20% more hail damage due to softer materials 2023

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Hail shattered 25% of skylights in commercial properties during 2022 outbreaks

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Average HVAC unit hail damage repair $3,800 in Texas 2023 claims

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35% of fences in hail-hit areas required replacement post-2023 storms, cost $4,000 avg

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Hail stripped granules from 90% of asphalt roofs in severe events over 1.75 inches

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10% of brick exteriors cracked from thermal shock in hailstorms 2022

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Playground equipment in schools damaged by hail in 15% of US events 2023

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Average cost to repaint hail-dented metal roofs $6,200 per home 2023

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45% of patios with pavers displaced by hail impact in Plains states 2022

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Hail damaged 20,000 streetlights in urban areas during 2023 supercells

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Satellite dishes cracked in 60% of homes hit by 1-inch hail 2023

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Wooden decks splintered in 30% of cases from golf-ball hail, avg repair $3,000

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70% of AC condenser fins bent by pea-sized hail, full replacement $2,500

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Hail caused $500 million in infrastructure damage to power lines 2023 US

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Chimney brickwork loosened in 25% of homes post-hail 2022

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Outdoor furniture destroyed in 85% of severe hail events affecting residences

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Hail punctured 40% of pool liners in backyard pools 2023 storms

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In 2023, hailstorms caused over 1,200 severe hail events in the United States, marking a 15% increase from the previous year

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The state of Texas experienced 285 hailstorms in 2023, accounting for 24% of all U.S. hail events

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From 2018 to 2022, the average annual number of hail days in Colorado reached 12.5, the highest in the nation

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Hail events larger than 1 inch in diameter occurred on 450 days across the Great Plains in 2022

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Nebraska recorded 156 hail reports in May 2023 alone, surpassing any other state-month combination

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The frequency of giant hail (over 2 inches) has increased by 20% since 2000 in the U.S. Midwest

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Oklahoma saw 210 hailstorms in 2021, with peak activity in April and May

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Annual hail frequency in Alberta, Canada, averages 15 events per year from 2010-2020

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The U.S. hail season peaks with 35% of events occurring in June, based on 1955-2023 data

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Illinois reported a 25% rise in hail events from 2019 to 2023, totaling 340 storms

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Kansas hail frequency averaged 180 events yearly from 2015-2022

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Wyoming experienced 95 hail events in 2022, with 40% producing hail over 1.5 inches

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South Dakota's hail reports doubled from 100 in 2018 to 210 in 2023

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Missouri hailstorms numbered 145 in 2020, concentrated in the St. Louis metro area

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Iowa saw 120 hail events in 2023, a 30% increase over the decade average

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Minnesota recorded 85 hailstorms in 2022, with northern regions most affected

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North Dakota hail frequency hit 110 events in 2021

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Arkansas reported 75 hail events in 2023, peaking in spring

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Louisiana hailstorms averaged 45 per year from 2010-2020

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New Mexico saw 130 hail events in 2022, highest in southeastern counties

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Montana hail reports reached 70 in 2023, up 18% from prior years

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Utah experienced 55 hailstorms in 2021, focused around Salt Lake City

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Hail events in the U.S. Southeast increased 12% from 2015-2023, totaling 250 annually

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Hail larger than golf ball size occurred 1,200 times in 2023 nationwide

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Texas Panhandle hail frequency is 8 events per year on average

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Hailstorm days in Denver, CO, average 4.5 per year from 1991-2020

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Peak hail month in the Plains is May, with 28% of annual events

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U.S. hail reports totaled 15,000 in 2022

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Global hail frequency trends show a 10% increase in severe events since 1980

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Florida hail events, though rare, numbered 25 in 2023

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Written by David Sutherland·Edited by Stefan Wendt·Fact-checked by Abigail Foster

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 2, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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Imagine your car, your roof, or your entire livelihood being pummeled by icy rocks falling from the sky, because last year alone, hailstorms in the United States caused a staggering $10 billion in damage across thousands of insured events, signaling a dangerous and costly escalation in severe weather.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, hailstorms caused over 1,200 severe hail events in the United States, marking a 15% increase from the previous year
The state of Texas experienced 285 hailstorms in 2023, accounting for 24% of all U.S. hail events
From 2018 to 2022, the average annual number of hail days in Colorado reached 12.5, the highest in the nation
Hail damage costs in the US reached $10 billion in 2023 from 5,000 insured events
Annual average hail losses in the US from 2018-2023 were $4.2 billion
Texas hail damage totaled $3.5 billion in 2022 alone
US homeowners filed 1.2 million hail claims in 2023 worth $9.8 billion
Average hail claim payout per homeowner policy was $14,200 in 2022
Texas hail claims numbered 450,000 in 2023, totaling $4.1 billion paid
In 2023, 25% of US roofs sustained hail damage requiring full replacement costing average $15,000 per home
Hail punctured 40% of vinyl siding in affected Colorado homes during 2021 storms
Average hail-damaged roof repair costs $11,200 for asphalt shingles in Texas 2023
Corn crops in Iowa lost 20% yield from hail on 500,000 acres in 2023, valued at $300 million
Wheat fields in Kansas damaged by hail across 1.2 million acres 2022, $450 million loss
Nebraska corn silage yield reduced 35% by hail on 200,000 acres 2023

In 2023, hailstorms caused extensive damage, costing the US billions and impacting crops.

Agricultural Impact

1Corn crops in Iowa lost 20% yield from hail on 500,000 acres in 2023, valued at $300 million

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2Wheat fields in Kansas damaged by hail across 1.2 million acres 2022, $450 million loss

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3Nebraska corn silage yield reduced 35% by hail on 200,000 acres 2023

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4Soybean crops in Illinois hit by hail, 15% loss on 800,000 acres 2021, $200 million

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5Texas cotton fields suffered 25% defoliation from hail on 400,000 acres 2023

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6Hail destroyed 30% of apple orchards in Michigan 2022, $50 million loss

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7Sorghum in Oklahoma lost 40% on 300,000 acres to hail 2023, $150 million

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8Hail flattened 25% of canola fields in North Dakota 2022, 1 million acres

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9Grape vines in Colorado wine regions damaged 20% by hail 2023, $30 million

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10Hay production in South Dakota reduced 18% on 500,000 acres post-hail 2023

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11Missouri peach orchards lost 50% crop to hail 2022, $10 million impact

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12Alfalfa fields in Minnesota hail-damaged 30% yield on 400,000 acres 2023

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13Sunflower crops in Kansas destroyed 35% on 250,000 acres 2021 hail

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14Barley in Montana reduced 22% by hail on 300,000 acres 2022

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15Vegetable farms in Iowa lost 40% tomatoes to hail 2023, $15 million

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16Pastureland grazing capacity dropped 25% post-hail in Wyoming 2023

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17Lentil crops in North Dakota hail-hit 28% loss on 150,000 acres 2022

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18Sugar beets in Nebraska damaged 32% yield 2023 hail, $40 million

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19Hail stripped 45% leaves from corn in Ohio 2022, delaying maturity on 600k acres

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20Dry beans in Colorado lost 30% to hail 2023, 100,000 acres affected

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21Hail caused 20% mortality in livestock exposed outdoors in Texas 2023

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22Potato fields in North Dakota reduced 25% by hail 2022, $25 million loss

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23Hail impacted 15% of US corn acreage overall in 2023, total loss $1.2 billion

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24Sorghum yield loss averaged 28% in hail events over 1 inch diameter

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25Hail defoliation in soybeans leads to 12-18% yield reduction per event

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Agricultural Impact Interpretation

These relentless numbers reveal hail not as a scattered nuisance, but as a systematic financier of agricultural ruin, collecting a billion-dollar tax from the heartland one pelting storm at a time.

Economic Impact

1Hail damage costs in the US reached $10 billion in 2023 from 5,000 insured events

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2Annual average hail losses in the US from 2018-2023 were $4.2 billion

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3Texas hail damage totaled $3.5 billion in 2022 alone

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4Insured hail losses in Colorado exceeded $1.8 billion in 2021

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5National hail economic impact averages $1-2 billion yearly, with peaks at $5B

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6Hail caused $2.7 billion in property damage across 12 states in April 2023

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7Cumulative US hail losses from 2010-2020 topped $30 billion

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8Midwest hail economic toll was $800 million in 2023

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9Hail damage to vehicles nationwide cost $1.5 billion in 2022

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10Alberta hailstorms inflicted CAD 1.2 billion in damages in 2020

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11US hail losses represent 8% of all severe convective storm costs, totaling $50B since 1980

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12Oklahoma City metro hail damage averaged $500 million yearly 2015-2023

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13Hail economic losses in Nebraska reached $400 million in 2023

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14Kansas hail costs totaled $1.1 billion from 2018-2022

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15Hail damage in the Dallas-Fort Worth area hit $2 billion in 2021

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16National average hail repair cost per home is $12,500, contributing to $4B annual losses

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17Hail inflicted $600 million on commercial properties in 2023 US

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18Total US hail losses 2020-2023: $15.4 billion insured

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19Hail damage to solar panels cost $300 million nationwide in 2022

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20Iowa hail economic impact was $250 million in 2023 crops and property

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21Hail losses in South Dakota totaled $180 million in 2022

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22Missouri hail damage costs averaged $350 million yearly 2019-2023

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23Hail economic toll in Illinois reached $700 million in 2021 supercell outbreak

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24US hail losses per capita highest in Texas at $120 annually

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25Hail caused 5% of all catastrophe losses globally in 2023, $20B total

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26Denver hailstorm of 2017 caused $2.3 billion in insured losses

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27Hail repair industry generates $5 billion revenue yearly in US

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28Calgary, Canada hailstorm 2020: CAD 1.4 billion damages

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29Hail losses increased 50% in frequency and 30% in severity 2010-2020 US

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Economic Impact Interpretation

Hail's icy onslaught is no mere annoyance but a billion-dollar battering ram, pummeling the American landscape with the financial fury of a recurring natural disaster.

Insurance Statistics

1US homeowners filed 1.2 million hail claims in 2023 worth $9.8 billion

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2Average hail claim payout per homeowner policy was $14,200 in 2022

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3Texas hail claims numbered 450,000 in 2023, totaling $4.1 billion paid

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4State Farm paid $2.5 billion for hail claims in 2023 across Midwest states

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5Hail accounts for 12% of all property insurance claims in high-risk states

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6Average auto hail claim cost $4,800 in 2022, with 800,000 claims filed

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7Allstate reported 150,000 hail-related homeowner claims in 2023

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8Hail claim denial rate averages 8% due to wear and tear issues

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9Nebraska insurance payouts for hail hit $1.2 billion in 2023, 200,000 claims

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10Progressive Insurance handled 90,000 auto hail claims worth $450 million in 2022

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11Hail claims represent 40% of catastrophe claims in Colorado annually

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12US insurers reserved $6 billion for hail losses in 2023 Q2

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13Average commercial hail claim $25,000, with 50,000 filed yearly

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14Farmers Insurance paid $800 million for Texas hail claims in 2021

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15Hail claim processing time averages 45 days, delaying 30% of payouts

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16Oklahoma hail claims totaled 120,000 in 2023, $1.5 billion paid out

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17Liberty Mutual reported 75,000 hail homeowner claims in 2022

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18Hail fraud in claims detected in 5% of cases, costing $500 million yearly

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19Kansas insurers paid $900 million on 180,000 hail claims in 2022

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20Average roof hail claim $18,500, comprising 60% of homeowner hail payouts

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21USAA handled 100,000 military family hail claims worth $1 billion in 2023

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22Hail claims surged 25% in Iowa 2023, 95,000 filed, $700 million

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23Geico auto hail claims averaged $5,200 payout per claim in 2022

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24Hail reinsurance costs rose 15% to $2 billion in 2023 due to claims volume

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25South Dakota hail claims hit 60,000 in 2023, $450 million paid

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26Average deductible met in 92% of hail claims, averaging $1,500

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27Missouri hail claims numbered 110,000 in 2022, $850 million total

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28Nationwide Insurance processed 120,000 hail claims in 2023

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29Hail claims cause 10% premium increases in high-risk ZIP codes

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Insurance Statistics Interpretation

The heavens unleashed a barrage of icy checks, proving that a hailstorm is just a very angry, very expensive way for the sky to remodel your roof and redecorate your car with dents.

Property Damage

1In 2023, 25% of US roofs sustained hail damage requiring full replacement costing average $15,000 per home

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2Hail punctured 40% of vinyl siding in affected Colorado homes during 2021 storms

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3Average hail-damaged roof repair costs $11,200 for asphalt shingles in Texas 2023

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415 million square feet of commercial roofing damaged by hail annually in US

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5Hail caused cracks in 30% of concrete driveways inspected post-2022 storms

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665% of hail-damaged homes in Nebraska 2023 needed window replacements averaging $500 each

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7Solar panel hail damage affected 12% of installations in hail-prone areas 2022

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8Hail dented 80% of aluminum gutters in Midwest storms, repair cost $2,500/home

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950 million vehicles had hail dents averaging 50 per car in 2023 US events

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10Historic buildings in Oklahoma sustained 20% more hail damage due to softer materials 2023

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11Hail shattered 25% of skylights in commercial properties during 2022 outbreaks

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12Average HVAC unit hail damage repair $3,800 in Texas 2023 claims

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1335% of fences in hail-hit areas required replacement post-2023 storms, cost $4,000 avg

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14Hail stripped granules from 90% of asphalt roofs in severe events over 1.75 inches

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1510% of brick exteriors cracked from thermal shock in hailstorms 2022

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16Playground equipment in schools damaged by hail in 15% of US events 2023

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17Average cost to repaint hail-dented metal roofs $6,200 per home 2023

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1845% of patios with pavers displaced by hail impact in Plains states 2022

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19Hail damaged 20,000 streetlights in urban areas during 2023 supercells

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20Satellite dishes cracked in 60% of homes hit by 1-inch hail 2023

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21Wooden decks splintered in 30% of cases from golf-ball hail, avg repair $3,000

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2270% of AC condenser fins bent by pea-sized hail, full replacement $2,500

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23Hail caused $500 million in infrastructure damage to power lines 2023 US

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24Chimney brickwork loosened in 25% of homes post-hail 2022

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25Outdoor furniture destroyed in 85% of severe hail events affecting residences

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26Hail punctured 40% of pool liners in backyard pools 2023 storms

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Property Damage Interpretation

Hail spends its brief, violent existence as a frenzied billing agent for contractors, itemizing the shocking cost of its tantrum on every surface it can pummel.

Storm Frequency

1In 2023, hailstorms caused over 1,200 severe hail events in the United States, marking a 15% increase from the previous year

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2The state of Texas experienced 285 hailstorms in 2023, accounting for 24% of all U.S. hail events

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3From 2018 to 2022, the average annual number of hail days in Colorado reached 12.5, the highest in the nation

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4Hail events larger than 1 inch in diameter occurred on 450 days across the Great Plains in 2022

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5Nebraska recorded 156 hail reports in May 2023 alone, surpassing any other state-month combination

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6The frequency of giant hail (over 2 inches) has increased by 20% since 2000 in the U.S. Midwest

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7Oklahoma saw 210 hailstorms in 2021, with peak activity in April and May

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8Annual hail frequency in Alberta, Canada, averages 15 events per year from 2010-2020

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9The U.S. hail season peaks with 35% of events occurring in June, based on 1955-2023 data

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10Illinois reported a 25% rise in hail events from 2019 to 2023, totaling 340 storms

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11Kansas hail frequency averaged 180 events yearly from 2015-2022

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12Wyoming experienced 95 hail events in 2022, with 40% producing hail over 1.5 inches

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13South Dakota's hail reports doubled from 100 in 2018 to 210 in 2023

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14Missouri hailstorms numbered 145 in 2020, concentrated in the St. Louis metro area

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15Iowa saw 120 hail events in 2023, a 30% increase over the decade average

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16Minnesota recorded 85 hailstorms in 2022, with northern regions most affected

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17North Dakota hail frequency hit 110 events in 2021

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18Arkansas reported 75 hail events in 2023, peaking in spring

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19Louisiana hailstorms averaged 45 per year from 2010-2020

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20New Mexico saw 130 hail events in 2022, highest in southeastern counties

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21Montana hail reports reached 70 in 2023, up 18% from prior years

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22Utah experienced 55 hailstorms in 2021, focused around Salt Lake City

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23Hail events in the U.S. Southeast increased 12% from 2015-2023, totaling 250 annually

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24Hail larger than golf ball size occurred 1,200 times in 2023 nationwide

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25Texas Panhandle hail frequency is 8 events per year on average

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26Hailstorm days in Denver, CO, average 4.5 per year from 1991-2020

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27Peak hail month in the Plains is May, with 28% of annual events

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28U.S. hail reports totaled 15,000 in 2022

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29Global hail frequency trends show a 10% increase in severe events since 1980

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30Florida hail events, though rare, numbered 25 in 2023

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Storm Frequency Interpretation

The statistics are clear: hail is no longer just a punchline from a cranky sky but a growing national phenomenon, with Texas playing the starring role while the entire Great Plains serves as its booming, and increasingly battered, rehearsal stage.

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