$880 million paid out for storm claims in 2025, increase of 99% since 2023

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Insurance revealed on Thursday that Kansas storm harm claims for 2025 elevated by 99% in comparison with 2023.

The KID launched final yr’s information for the state’s storm harm claims paid by insurance coverage firms on March 5. The KID report exhibits that $879,074,368.54 was paid out for a complete of 82,498 storm claims in 2025, in response to a press launch.

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt stated the quantity paid final yr went up 99% in comparison with 2023’s storm claims paid out which totaled $442 million out of 147,710 claims reported that yr.

Northeast Kansas counties in specific noticed a lower in storm claims paid out since 2024. Shawnee County noticed a lower of $5,060,208, and Wabaunsee County noticed a drastic lower of $2,955,431 in storm claims paid out in the final two years. Morris County noticed a lower in its storm claims paid out since 2024 — lowering by $2.7 million.

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“These numbers serve as a reminder that severe storms happen right here in Kansas, and the damage is costly,” Schmidt stated in a press launch. “Review your policy and check in with your insurance agent to make sure you are ready for this storm season.”

Sedgwick County noticed the very best quantity paid out final yr at $382,707,463 whereas Rush County had the bottom quantity paid out at $101,806. The public can go to insurance.kansas.gov for insurance coverage declare info and issues.

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