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Storm Darragh not a storm, Kidderminster man told by insurers

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Dennis Iliffe refused a pay-out because wind speeds in Kidderminster did not hit 55mph .

Mr Iliffe said he was 'astounded' to learn the wind that damaged his house was 2mph too slow.

The Association of British Insurers has confirmed that a storm is a period of violent weather defined as wind speeds with gusts of at least 48 knots ( 55mph ).