Catastrophes in Texas

A severe storm system passed across Texas January 9 and 10, 2011. The storm consisted of heavy rainfall that resulted in some flooding in the Houston area, localized light hail over the adjoining counties and isolated high winds. The storm caused water and hail damages to vehicles and additionally roof and siding damages to homes.

A strong storm system consisting of powerful winds, hail to 1.75” and much needed rain trekked across Texas October 22 and 23, 2011. Although loss reports have been received from across the state due to this system, the counties of predominant damages are Dallas and Collin and specifically the community of Garland. Damages appear to be primarily minimal to moderate losses to roofing materials, siding, windows, decks, rain-gutters, fascia boards and fences, as well as to vehicle glass and sheet metal.

Strong storms packing high winds, hail and much needed rain swept through Texas September 18 and September 19, 2011. Losses are the result of high winds and hail up to 2”, with losses ranging from minimal to moderate damages. Loss reports indicate damages to roofs, siding, windows, decks, rain-gutters, fascia boards and fences, as well as to vehicle glass and sheet metal. Claims are concentrated in the counties of Dallas, Collin and Bexar.

Firefighters in Texas battle a raging wildfire in Bastrop County that began September 4, 2011 and has destroyed hundreds of homes; resulted in the evacuation of thousands of residents; and has scorched thousands of acres.

Firefighters in Texas battle wildfires in Montgomery, Waller and Grimes Counties where many homes have been destroyed and thousands of acres have been scorched near Austin, Texas. The wildfires began September 4 and are expected to continue through September 13, 2011.

Firefighters in Texas continue to battle raging wildfires that have destroyed many homes and scorched thousands of acres in and around Austin, Texas. This catastrophe is being declared for the wildfires in Travis and Williamson Counties. The wildfires started on September 4th and are expected to abate by September 10th.

Firefighters in Texas continue to battle raging wildfires that destroyed as many as 300 homes and scorched more than 17,500 acres southeast of Austin, Texas. Currently, claims are being reported in Bastrop County. The wildfires started on September 4th and are expected to abate by September 6th.

• Report your auto or home claim at 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676); via your Allstate agent; or online.


• Report your commercial property claim at 1-800-359-1000.


• Report your National Flood Insurance Program loss purchased through an Allstate agent at 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676); via your Allstate agent; or online.


• Track your claim online or inquire about it by calling 1-800-54-STORM


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