Golfball-, baseball-, and softball-sized hail damaged roofs, cars, patio furniture, skylights, and windows in the area's worst and most widespread hailstorm in 30 years (McHenry, Lake, northern Kane, northern Cook County). Around 100,000 homes lost power.

Jul 16, 2019 · With the number of hail strikes expected to increase in 2019, Stacker takes a look at historic meteorological data to determine the 30 worst hailstorms in American history.

Oct 7, 2019 · The majority of hail storms occur along "hail alley" in the US — Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. Texas also gets its fair share of hail disasters.

Jul 8, 2016 · In what may be the deadliest hailstorm recorded, hailstones took the lives of 246 people in Moradabad, India, in 1988, according to The Weather Channel. Hailstones weighing up to two pounds caused the deaths of 92 people in Gopalganj, Bangladesh in 1986.

May 5, 2022 · Many places around the world have experienced the worst hailstorms in history. They faced numerous problems after the hailstorm hit the area. Amongst these problems, financial loss is the most significant loss. Here, we discuss …

Most hailstorms are mild, causing little damage and no serious injury, but occasionally these weather events can cause billions in property damage and even loss of life. In this article, I will share the 22 worst hailstorms in US history. But, before that, some information: What is …

To observe these severities over time, we’ve included the deadliest and most destructive storms throughout U.S. history, per research gathered from the National Weather Service, climate and historical websites, along with local news reports.

Story: The 2001 St. Louis hailstorm was a devastating event that caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles. The storm lasted for several hours and caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions.

May 5, 1995 · The worst hailstorms over the years have created significant levels of damage. Safeguarding our homes and cars has become paramount, especially in hail-prone areas. As 2023 has shown, with places like Morrison, Colorado, being …

Discussing the worst Hailstorms in history can help the reader understand truly how damaging and impactful hail can be. Below is a list of some of the worst hailstorms in history. 1. The “Great” Storm of 1794 – France. The Great Storm of 1794 struck France, the Low Countries, and Germany on 26 July 1794.