Hail
Facts
- Large stones fall at speeds faster than 100mph
- Pets & livestock are particularly vulnerable to hail, so bring animals into a shelter
- The peak hail season is April through August, although hail has been reported in every month of the year
- Hail can produce dents in the tops of vehicles, damage roofs, break windows and cause significant injury or death
- Any given location in Wisconsin will experience an average of three days with hail per year
Hail Size Estimates (in inches)
- Pea......................0.25
- Penny...................0.75
- Quarter.................1.00
- Half Dollar.............1.25
- Golf Ball...............1.75
- Tennis Ball...........2.50
- Baseball...............2.75
- Grapefruit..............4.00