Estimating Hail Size

Tracking Weekend Storm Impacts

A storm and trailing cold front will continue to slowly move through the Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. through this weekend with widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. A fast-moving clipper storm may bring several inches of snow to the north-central Plains, Midwest, eastern Great Lakes, and Northeast regions this weekend. 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.