Baseball-Sized Hail batters Wisconsin Towns, Causing Widespread Damage
EVANSVILLE and EDGERTON, Wis. — A severe hail storm pummeled Evansville and Edgerton in Rock County early Friday, leaving a trail of destruction with hundreds of vehicles damaged, roofs riddled with holes, and sheds destroyed.
Morning Mayhem: Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc on Homes and Vehicles
The intense weather event began around 7 a.m., shocking residents with the ferocity of the ice projectiles. Wayne Mason, an Evansville resident, described the sound as “projectiles of ice” bombarding his home as hail, the size of baseballs, crashed into his property.
The resulting damage was extensive. The Mason family’s four vehicles sustained meaningful damage, including five shattered windshields and widespread dents. A small garden shed was nearly obliterated, with over 100 holes piercing its structure.
Edgerton Endures Similar Devastation From Intense Hail
Edgerton experienced the same brutal force of the hailstorm. auto repair shops are now overwhelmed with requests due to the sheer number of vehicles damaged by the unprecedented event.
Midwest Auto Body shops Overwhelmed After Severe Weather
EVANSVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Auto body shops in southern Wisconsin are facing an unprecedented surge in demand following recent severe weather that battered the region. Damaged vehicles are flooding repair centers, leaving residents facing long waits for assessments and repairs.
Auto Body Shops See record Demand after Storms
The severe weather has caused a significant backlog at auto body shops. One estimator reported that thier shop’s phones are ringing non-stop. The influx of requests is so high that damage estimate appointments are now being scheduled a week out. Employees are calling it the busiest period they have experienced in years.
Families Face Delays with Insurance Claims
As the region begins recovery efforts, families are also experiencing delays contacting insurance companies, hoping to expedite the repair process. Residents are reporting that they are now “in line” as they grapple with the widespread damage caused by the weather.
Evansville and Edgerton Begin Recovery Efforts
The communities of Evansville and Edgerton are now focused on rebuilding and repairing the extensive damage. Residents remain vigilant as they await forecasts for more extreme weather events that could further impact the area.
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