Kansas City’s Weather is Getting Worse. Is Your Insurance Ready?
This year’s storms have been a wake-up call.
From the EF0 tornado near Strasburg to last week’s flash flooding in the Kansas City metro, severe weather is no longer just a seasonal issue, it’s becoming a year-round risk. And it’s raising an important question for homeowners: Is your insurance still enough to protect you when a storm hits?
One area that catches many people off guard? Wind and hail deductibles.
What Is a Wind & Hail Deductible, and Why Should You Care?
Unlike your standard deductible, wind and hail deductibles are often set as a percentage of your home’s insured value, not a flat amount. That means if your home is insured for $400,000 and your wind/hail deductible is 2%, you’d be responsible for $8,000 before insurance covers repairs from a storm.
These deductibles have become more common in Missouri and Kansas due to rising claims from tornadoes, hail, and high winds.
Why More Homeowners Are Adjusting Their Coverage
Insurance companies have shifted more storm-related costs onto homeowners. In response, many people are choosing to:
- Raise their wind/hail deductible to lower their home insurance premium
- Add a policy like Sola to help cover the deductible if a storm causes damage
What July’s Storms Made Clear
The tornado in Cass County and back-to-back storms in Kansas City caused property damage, power outages, and widespread cleanup. Many homeowners are now realizing their deductible is higher than expected and they don’t have a plan to cover it.
If your deductible doesn’t match your emergency savings, this is the time to rethink your approach—not after a storm hits your roof.
We’ll Help You Run the Numbers
Want to see if this strategy makes sense for your home? We’ll help you:
- Review your current deductible
- Estimate your savings with a higher deductible
- Add coverage that fills in the gap so you’re not stuck paying thousands out-of-pocket
Final Thought
Kansas City weather is changing, and your insurance strategy should, too. Whether you’re trying to save money, strengthen your protection, or just get ahead of the next storm, we’re here to make it simple.
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Brief EF0 tornado confirmed near Strasburg in Cass County, Missouri