NWS La Crosse Severe Thunderstorm Reference Table (Hail)

Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next 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