Which U.S. counties get hail that damages cars?

NOAA Storm Prediction Center logged hail of 1 inch or larger most often in DC, KS and NE, about 14.4 reports per 1,000 square miles a year from 2000 to 2024, against 2.4 in the median state; reports also reflect where people live to see and call in hail.

States with the most hail reports of 1 inch or larger per 1,000 square miles a year, 2000 to 2024 (comprehensive coverage pays hail claims)

What it shows: DC is the largest at 14.4, followed by KS at 8.9; the smallest shown is TX at 3.6.

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center, Severe Weather Database (hail reports 1955-2024); county land area from the Census Gazetteer · file downloaded 2025 (file covers through 2024)

Data and chart by CalcScrape: Car Insurance Cost