Insurance agencies classify hailstorm as 'catastrophic'

Friday, July 2nd, 2010 Auto Catastrophe Property

A hailstorm that moved through the area in a span of about 30 minutes more than two weeks ago has left lasting effects on the community. Insurance companies have classified the event as catastrophic, bringing in teams of agents and adjusters to process hundreds of claims. State Farm insurance - between four agents - had as of Tuesday logged almost 1,300 home and auto claims, according to spokeswoman Tamara Pachl.

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