Residents in southwest Wisconsin and northeast Iowa are assessing damage and cleaning up from severe thunderstorms which rolled through the area early Friday morning dropping destructive hail.
There were reports of up to baseball sized hail in the Platteville area and up to egg sized falling four miles east of Tennyson. There were several other reports in Grant County with hail between quarter sized and up to ping pong ball sized.
In Platteville damage is extensive with many residents sustaining home and vehicle damage. The car dealerships in Platteville also report many of their vehicles were badly damaged.
In Northeast Iowa, A spotter three miles southeast of Guttenberg reported up to ping pong ball sized hail falling.
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection urge those in southwest Wisconsin to use caution while seeking out repair contractors. Officials warn homeowners to be cautious of door-to-door solicitors who may not be a reliable resource for home repairs.
Many vehicle owners may be in need of an auto body shop for hail damage repairs. It’s recommended you
- Work with your insurance company to select the repair shop if the work will be covered by insurance.
- Ask for recommendations from friends, family, and other people they trust.
- Search for online reviews of the company
- Document all communications, transactions, and experiences, including dates, times, expenses, and the names of shop staff.
