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Hail, Tornadoes Pound Denton, Texas

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms north of Dallas, Texas, on Apr. 4 produced hurricane force winds, tornadoes and hail reported to be as large as grapefruits. Several communities are reporting extensive damage. Severe storms first hit Denton around 4 p.m. …

WDT Completes Overhaul of Weather Verification Products

Weather Decision Technologies, Inc. (WDT), announced a complete overhaul of its outward facing weather verification line of products and services. Accompanying this announcement is introduction of the new Weather Verification brand, which complements and replaces WDT’s former Weather Forensics business …

Fatalities and Extensive Damage Reported in North Texas

At least six people were killed and more than 100 people injured in overnight thunderstorms in North Texas. Reports of softball size hail and as many as 10 tornadoes were reported. The storms began intensifying in Mineral Wells where softball …

Georgia Storms Drop Quarter-Sized Hail, Topple Trees

Residents were cleaning up after Sunday thunderstorms dropped large hail and toppled trees, damaging cars and homes in several Georgia counties. Reports to the National Weather Service indicated that a tree fell on a car in Oglethorpe. Authorities say trees …

Nebraska’s First Tornado for 2013 Reported

The state’s first tornado of the year hit in a rural area of western Nebraska, but officials do not believe the twister struck any buildings or caused any injuries. The National Weather Service confirmed Saturday that Friday evening’s tornado was …

Wildfires, Hail Take Toll on Colorado Home Insurance

Colorado now ranks among the top 10 for the highest share of homeowners insurance claims paid out due to catastrophes. The Insurance Research Council says catastrophes triggered only 26 percent of the claims made on homeowner policies from 1997 to …

Real Time Weather Information Now on Claims Journal Website

Up to date weather information is now available on ClaimsJournal.com. A customizable, interactive map displays live weather conditions throughout the United States. Specific locations and weather types, including rain, show, hail, wind, tornado and lightening can be selected based on …

Kansas Storm, Crop Damage Estimates Over $1B Mark

Storm and crop damage estimates in Kansas for 2011 have hit a record $ 1 billion, according to Kansas Department of Insurance (KID). Estimates through August 2011 show $1.095 billion in estimated insured property damage and crop losses for the …

Storms Damage Cars, Homes in South Dakota City

Thunderstorms packing strong winds and large hail blew through the Yankton, S.D., area Thursday afternoon, causing considerable damage. WNAX radio reports that the storm dropped 1.17 inches of rain in about 15 minutes in Yankton, and golf-ball-size hail in the …

Nebraska School District Tally $1.1M in Hail Damage

The York school district has tallied more than $1.1 million in damage from hail that clobbered schools and other district property on May 21. The York News-Times reports that a report to the school board by Superintendent Mike Lucas says …