hail

Just how big is Gorilla Hail?

On June 16, 1882, a storm hit Dubuque and some of the hailstones allegedly contained LIVING FROGS embedded inside them. According to anomlyinfo.com, Dubuque was hit by "the largest and most destructive hail-stones." It's said that the hailstorm lasted 13 minutes and that some of the stones measured 1-17" in circumference. The heaviest hails...

A giant hailstone smashed into Earth in Hondo, Texas, on April 28, and it could be a record-breaker for the Lone Star State. This giant ice chunk measured 6.4” in diameter – that’s longer than a $1 bill.  Hailstones this large have been known to puncture roofs and fall into homes...

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center says that there's a slight risk of severe weather this afternoon in Iowa. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms. Be Weather Aware!  

Large hail and damaging wind are possible

Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats.

Hail and damaging winds will be the main threats.

The storm was almost 60,000 feet high.

The storms could continue into the overnight hours

The largest single hailstone weighed over 1.5 pounds.