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Hail Size Chart

Hail Diameter Size Description
1/4"
Pea
1/2"
Plain M&M
3/4"
Penny
7/8"
Nickel
1" (severe)
Quarter
1 1/4"
Half Dollar
1 1/2"
Ping Pong Ball / Walnut
1 3/4"
Golf Ball
2"
Hen Egg / Lime
2 1/2"
Tennis Ball
2 3/4"
Baseball
3"
Teacup / Large Apple
4"
Softball
4 1/2"
Grapefruit
4 3/4"- 5"
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