Home & Property
Wind/Hail Deductible
A separate, often percentage-based deductible that applies specifically to windstorm and hail losses instead of the standard all-peril deductible.
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Editorial methodology
Definition
In storm-prone states and coastal regions, insurers apply a dedicated wind/hail deductible that is calculated as a percentage of the dwelling's insured value — typically 1%, 2%, or 5% — rather than the flat dollar deductible used for other claims. On a $400,000 home, a 2% wind deductible means the homeowner pays the first $8,000 of any wind or hail claim out of pocket. This deductible structure is now standard across the Gulf Coast, the Southeast, the Midwest hail belt, and parts of the Mid-Atlantic. States including Texas, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina have regulated wind deductible disclosures and cap how high the percentage can be set. In some cases, the wind deductible is imposed at the state level on all policies in a coastal zone; in others, it is an insurer-specific surcharge. Policyholders should compare the effective cost of wind-deductible savings in premium against their actual out-of-pocket risk before choosing a higher wind-deductible option.
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Reviewed 2026-06-14
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