- Wildfire & smoke
- Windstorms
- Hail
- Snow & freeze
- Agricultural buildings
Housing mix: Historic homes, mid-century ranches, newer subdivisions, orchards and farm buildings.
A dry valley with big weather swings
Yakima is the seat of Yakima County, at the heart of one of the most productive farming regions in the country. The valley is dry and sunny, with hot summers and cold winters. Strong winds can blow down the valley, and summer thunderstorms can bring hail that damages roofs, vehicles and crops.
Wildfire smoke is a regular summer hazard. Fires in the surrounding hills and the Cascades can fill the valley with smoke for days, and grass and brush fires can threaten homes on the edge of town.
Housing and property types
Yakima has older neighborhoods near downtown with historic homes, mid-century ranches across the city and newer subdivisions in West Valley. Around the city are orchards, vineyards, warehouses and packing sheds, many with metal roofs and specialized storage buildings.
Common Yakima claims
- Wind damage to roofs, siding and metal outbuildings.
- Hail damage to roofs, gutters and metal panels.
- Smoke and ash cleaning after nearby wildfires.
- Frozen pipes and snow load in cold winters.
- Commercial and agricultural building losses.
Services available in Yakima
Every Washington Insurance Appraiser service is available to property owners in Yakima and across Yakima County, including:
- Appraisal Clause Representation
- Homeowner Claim Appraisal
- Condo, HOA & Commercial Appraisal
- Roof & Hail Damage Appraisal
- Windstorm & Tornado Appraisal
- Fallen Tree Damage Appraisal
- Water & Rain Intrusion Appraisal
- Fire & Smoke Damage Appraisal
Questions from Yakima property owners
Do you handle claims on farm buildings?
Yes, including barns, shops, packing sheds and metal storage buildings, when they’re insured under a farm or commercial property policy.
Do you serve the Lower Yakima Valley?
Yes. We cover Selah, Union Gap, Moxee, Wapato, Toppenish, Sunnyside, Grandview and Zillah.
