Billings Hail Storm Creates Lots Of Work For Adjusters, Local Businesses

Insurance claims could top the thousands after a hail storm ripped through Billings last weekend, and left a path of destruction. A whole fleet of rental vehicles at the airport was damaged with busted windows, windshield damages and broken side mirrors. A couple car rental companies here in Billings said due to the damage, people will have to wait at least a week to reserve a vehicle. Several residents reported golf ball sized hail smashed windshields and cause severe body damage to their vehicles. State Farm Insurance said Billings residents submitted 590 auto and 300 homeowner claims to their office since Saturday.