A DEEPER LOOK AT KANSAS WEATHER TRENDS written by Dave Hulcher , KAIA and Paul Buse , RISC
The past several years , the insurance industry has been challenged with a market characterized by rising premiums , reductions in coverage , and fewer carrier options . There are many factors driving the changes , but none plays a bigger role than the impact of severe weather . To provide a deeper understanding of the impact that weather events are having on the marketplace and to aid in conversations with your customers , this article provides an overview of trends in Kansas .
RISING FREQUENCY OF WEATHER EVENTS
In 2023 , Kansas had 2,823 storm events . This is the highest frequency of storm events since 2011 , and 58 % increase in events since 2020 . On average , the state of Kansas has roughly twice the number of severe weather events as other states .
KANSAS WIND IS ALWAYS BLOWING
The most frequently seen storm events in Kansas involve tornadoes , funnel clouds , hail , high wind , thunderstorms , and lightning . In 2023 , there were 1,914 instances of this category of storm events across Kansas which is the third most over the past ten years .
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