| Hail Storms |
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
- Pea................0.25 inches
- Penny............0.75 inches
- Quarter..........1.00 inches
- Half Dollar......1.25 inches
- Golf Ball.........1.75 inches
- Tennis Ball......2.50 inches
- Baseball..........2.75 inches
- Grapefruit........4.00 inches