(Rural Roots Canada) – Severe late-season storms are still damaging crops and causing headaches for farmers.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says September brought an expected surge in claims, as severe hailstorms wreaked havoc on crops across the Prairies. It’s resulted in costly losses for both producers and insurers, says Rodney Schoettler with Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Insurance

“The claim count is much higher than typical for this time of year,” he said.  “Losses at this stage are costly to producers and insurers.”

During the week of September 16-22, CCHA member companies were investigating 630 claims of crop damage from isolated storms across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Schoettler expressed gratitude for farmers’ patience as insurance companies continue to assess damage.

“With the volume of claims that fell in a short period we could not keep up with the demand to adjust claims as quickly as we normally would,” said Schoettler.

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Regional Breakdown of Storm Damage

Alberta

Crops damaged: Barley, Canola, Corn, Oats, Wheat

Saskatchewan

Crops damaged: Canola, Flax, Mustard, Barley, Corn, Wheat

Communities impacted: Bienfait, Rokeby, Saltcoats, Fleming, Edgeley, Ebenezer, Homefield, Kornau, Richardson, McLean, Instow, Neidpath, Grand Coulee, Archydal, Tuxford, Marquis, Chamberlin, Aylesbury, Kindersley, North Battleford, Davidson, Mosse Jaw, Regina, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Yorkton, Melville, Moosomin, Estevan, Alameda, Mortlach, Young, Herbert, Carnduff, Canoa

Manitoba

Crops damaged: Canola, Wheat, Peas, Soybeans

Communities impacted: Kilarney, Baldur, Boissevain, Notre Dame, Virden, Boissevain, Ninga, Rhodes

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