Estimating Hail Size

Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains Today

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. Read More >

Hail Diameter Size (Inches)	Description
1/4	Pea Size
1/2	Mothball, peanut, USB Plug
3/4	Penny Size
7/8	Nickel Size
1	Quarter Size
1 1/4	Half Dollar Size
1 1/2	Ping Pong Ball Size
1 3/4	Golf Ball Size
2	Lime or medium sized Hen Egg
2 1/2	Tennis Ball Size
2 3/4	Baseball Size
3	Large Apple
4	Softball
4 1/2	Grapefruit
> 4 1/2	Probably a record sized hailstone for Idaho or Oregon Freeze it, Measure it, Notify the NWS.