What Size Hail Will Cause Hail Damage To Your Home?
Can hail cause extensive damage to your home?
Hail Storms cause more damage than most people think on an annual basis in the United States. Hail Storms and Wind Storms are common in Florida, Texas, Montana and throughout the United States.
A common question always asked about hail. What size hail causes damage?
Top Five States By Number Of Major Hail Events, 2019
| Rank |
State |
Number of hail events |
| 1 |
Texas |
872 |
| 2 |
Kansas |
538 |
| 3 |
Nebraska |
430 |
| 4 |
South Dakota |
302 |
| 5 |
Colorado |
294 |
|
United States |
|
5,392 |
|
(1) Hailstones one inch in diameter or larger.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Storm Prediction Center, National Weather Service.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hail causes an average of $1 billion damage to crops and property each year; some years have exceeded more than $2 billion in damage.
Anyone whose property is struck by hail needs to have professionals check to make sure there is damage. Not all hail storms cause damage, Brennan says. Pea-sized hail (1/4 of an inch) or marble-sized hail (1/2 inch) might not cause damage. Anything larger, say a dime or a quarter (3/4 to one inch) can cause serious damage. Golf ball-sized hail is 1 ¾ inch and softball-sized hail is 4 ½ inches according to NOAA.
Only a professional should evaluate the extent of the damage to your business or your home. Call an Experienced
Public Adjuster for a free
Hail Damage Claim evaluation. (407) 212-8669
Hail size explained
Pea Size Hail = 1/4 inch diameterMarble/mothball = 1/2 inch diameter
Dime Size Hail
Penny Hail = 3/4 inch diameter – hail penny size or larger is considered severe
Nickel Hail = 7/8 inch
Quarter Hail = 1 inch
Ping-Pong Ball Hail = 1 1/2 inch
Golf Ball Hail = 1 3/4 inches
Tennis Ball Hail = 2 1/2 inches
Baseball Hail = 2 3/4 inches
Tea cup Hail = 3 inches
Grapefruit Hail = 4 inches
Softball Hail= 4 1/2 inches
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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