NWS La Crosse Severe Thunderstorm Reference Table (Hail)

Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

Hail Diameter (In)	Description
1/4"	Pea size
1/2"	Reg.M&M candy or Mothball size
DO NOT USE MARBLE SIZE (too many sizes)
7/10"	Dime size
3/4"	Penny size
7/8"	Nickel size
SEVERE SIZED HAIL
Hail Diameter (In)	Description
1"	Quarter size
1 1/4"	1/2 Dollar size
1 1/2"	Ping Pong Ball size or Walnut size
1 3/4"	Golf Ball size
2"	Hen Egg size or Lime size
2 1/2"	Tennis ball size
2 3/4"	Baseball size
4"	Grapefruit size
4 1/2"	Softball size

Hail Diameter (In)

Description

1/4"

Pea size