Automobile windows and skylights in buildings have sustained severe damage from hailstones measuring from golf ball to baseball size hail.
Just as a comparison, here is what the diameter of hailstones could be in a storm;
Hail Stone Diameter (in Inches)
Pea size 1/4 "
Penny 3/4 "
Nickel 7/8"
Quarter 1" (Considered Severe)
Half Dollar 1 1/4"
Walnut or Ping Pong ball 1 1/2"
Golf Ball 1 3/4"
Hen Egg or Lime 2"
Tennis Ball 2 1/2"
Baseball 2 3/4"
Large Apple 3"
Grapefruit 4"
Softball 4 1/2"
Wow, I did not know that Dallas incurred that kind of weather. I cant imagine hail the size of a softball! Hail storms can be very damaging and destructive. I have experienced a storm where my house and car ended up needing hail damage repair.
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