NJ Eighth For Hail Damage
New Jersey has made the top 10 list of states with the most losses and damage as a result of hail coming in at number 8. New York comes in at number 3 and Pennsylvania at number 10.
Damage caused by wind and hail cost State Farm and its policyholders more than $3.9 billion in 2012. The states with the most wind and hail losses are as follows:
- Texas—47,000 claims
- Illinois—41,000 claims
- New York—34,000 claims
- Ohio—31,000 claims
- Missouri—25,000 claims
- Tennessee—24,000 claims
- Indiana—23,000 claims
- New Jersey—23,000 claims
- Kentucky—22,000 claims
- Colorado/ Pennsylvania (tie) —16,000 claims
How can you head off hail damage? Pull all cars, boats, RVs,, lawn and patio furniture into a covered area if weather conditions could result in hail. When building or remodeling, consider impact resistant roofing to reduce damage to your home.