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Large Hail Stones Crack Windshield During Severe Thunderstorm in South Dakota
Justin Frantzen recorded this footage of dangerous hail crashing down around him while he was in his car. “This is actually the first big hail I’ve ever been in,” Frantzen told Storyful. “I was worried that my windshield could’ve caved … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto safety, Hail, South Dakota, windshield, windshield replacement
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Hail the Size of Golf Balls Shatters Car Windows in Florida
Central Florida may be getting ready for some storms, but people in Sebring are already cleaning up. Hail the size of golf balls hit the area on Monday. Photos show the damage the hail caused, including smashing out the back … Continue reading
State Farm Reports Average Auto Hail Claims $5,000
Total Auto and Home insurance claims were $2.5 billion in 2021, down from $3.1 billion in 2020. Auto hail claims totaled $480 million. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, auto insurance, Hail, State Farm, windshield, windshield repair, windshield replacement
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Huge Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc in Omaha
Automobile insurance companies have been flooded with claims in the wake of the devastating hailstorm that hit Omaha, Neb., on June 29. Thousands of cars were damaged by the baseball-sized frozen precipitation. For example, State Farm, which handles about a … Continue reading
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Tagged glass repair, glass replacement, Hail, Omaha, weather
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Windshield Blasted With Tennis Ball-Sized Hail During Oklahoma Storm
Windshield Blasted With Tennis Ball-Sized Hail During Oklahoma Storm
Spring Hail Happens and Can Often Increase Business in Small Path
Spring usually brings severe thunderstorms for various parts of the country. The hail that can accompany these storms often increases AGRR business in a path that can be relatively small. Two companies can be located in the town and the weather may only be bad for one. Continue reading
Baseball-Sized Hail Hits West Texas
Residents of Crane, Texas, are used to hearing about booms—the city is located in the oil fields of west Texas. But about midday on May 7, they heard literal booms as lime-to-baseball-sized hail slammed into their windshields. “This is probably … Continue reading
Hail Leads to Flood of Calls for AGRR Companies in Franklin County, N.C.
Hail from the size of golf balls to billiards caused automotive glass damage in Franklin County, N.C., yesterday evening. Local AGRR companies are being inundated with calls as locals assess the damage to their vehicles. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, Franklin County, glassBYTEs, Hail, N.C.
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