NWS La Crosse Severe Thunderstorm Reference Table (Hail)

Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. 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