58 articles
Hail & Severe Weather
How Do Storm Chasers Know Where to Go?
See how outlooks, weather observations, radar trends, storm motion, road access, and safety shape a chaser's target.
Hail & Severe Weather
What Is the Hardest Weather Event to Predict?
Explore why exact tornado forecasts are so difficult, how outlooks differ from warnings, and where hail fits into the answer.
Hail & Severe Weather
Is It Safe to Drive in 40 MPH Wind Gusts?
Learn how gust timing, vehicle profile, road exposure, and official alerts determine whether driving in 40 mph gusts is prudent.
Hail & Severe Weather
Can You Flush a Toilet During a Thunderstorm?
Learn why lightning and plumbing can be a risky combination, when to avoid flushing, and how long to wait after thunder.
Hail & Severe Weather
Does Parking Under a Tree Protect a Car From Hail?
Learn how canopy density, wind, hail size, and falling branches change the protection a tree may provide a parked car.
Hail & Severe Weather
Which U.S. County Gets the Most Hail?
See how NOAA's mapped hail reports rank counties and why report totals, radar estimates, and damage records answer different questions.
Hail & Severe Weather
Where in the World Does It Hail the Most?
Explore the leading hail-frequency region, other hotspots, and why radar, reports, and damage totals can rank places differently.
Hail & Severe Weather
What Is the Hail Capital of the United States?
Learn why Cheyenne leads the city answer, how Hail Alley shapes the nickname, and why radar, reports, and damage are different evidence.
Hail & Severe Weather
What Does Minor Hail Damage Look Like on a Car?
Learn which dent patterns suggest minor hail damage, what can mimic them, and how lighting and inspection help confirm the cause.
