Hail

In April 2016, a hailstorm over a large southern U.S. city caused about 1.4 billion dollars in insured damage to homes and cars, one of the costliest in the country's history. The peak season is spring.

• Before: with a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, put your car in a covered parking structure or garage if you can get there before the storm. Keep a thick blanket handy to cover the windshield, only if it is safe to do so.
• During: stay inside and away from windows and skylights; close the blinds. Do not go out to protect your car in the middle of the storm.
• If it catches you while driving: park in a safe place (not under an overpass, because you block traffic and the overpass does not protect you from a tornado), get down away from the windows, and cover yourself with a jacket.
• After: take dated photos of the damage to your car and your house or apartment, and report it to your insurance and your landlord or property manager. Check the roof and windows for leaks before the next rain.