Hail History
Hailstorm History Timeline: Giant Hail, Costly Damage, Supercells, and Insurance Losses
A hailstorm history timeline explaining giant hail, supercell hail cores, crop losses, roof damage, vehicle damage, and costly outbreaks.
Quick answer: Hailstorm history is often measured by stone size, property losses, crop damage, and the supercell storms that produce large hail.
Why hail is costly
Hail can damage roofs, siding, vehicles, crops, skylights, and solar panels across large areas.
Costs can be high even without tornadoes.
Giant hail
The largest hailstones require strong updrafts and favorable storm structure.
Official records need careful measurement before melting.
Safety lessons
Move indoors during severe hail warnings and stay away from windows.
Vehicle shelters and roof maintenance can reduce losses.