Hail damage to homes and vehicles cost State Farm policyholders more than $2.4 billion in 2014. Which states took the hardest hit?
The top ten states for hail damage, including automotive glass claims, are:
| State | Number of Claims |
| 1. Texas | 51,193 |
| 2. Illinois | 43,821 |
| 3. Colorado | 42,365 |
| 4. Missouri | 23,019 |
| 5. Nebraska | 21,326 |
| 6. South Carolina | 20,170 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | 19,088 |
| 8. Iowa | 12,869 |
| 9. South Dakota | 12,367 |
| 10. Kansas | 11,562 |
“The largest hailstone ever recovered in the United States was a 7-inch wide chunk of ice almost as large of as a soccer ball,” according to State Farm’s statement.
“Pulling your car into a garage or under a canopy can reduce the risk of hail damage to a car or windshield,” according to the company.
