Estimating Hail Size

Excessive Rainfall in the Interior Mid-Atlantic; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Northern Great Plains

A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall is forecast for portions of central Virginia. Heavy rainfall may lead to areas of flash flooding. Dry fuels and windy conditions will support elevated to critical fire weather conditions from the Intermountain West to portions of the northern Great Plains. Red Flag Warnings have been issued from Washington to Nebraska. 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.