NWS La Crosse Severe Thunderstorm Reference Table (Hail)

Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. 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