Hail & Severe Weather

Can Hail Damage Reduce a Car’s Value? See how visible dents, repair quality, damage history, and the car’s prior condition can shape its resale or trade-in value. Aug 14, 2026 3 min read What Is the Best Hail Map? Compare radar estimates, observed hail reports, historical records, and forecast maps by purpose, timing, and limitations. Aug 13, 2026 3 min read Is There an App That Shows Past Weather? Learn which past-weather records apps can display, how station and radar archives differ, and what their coverage cannot establish. Aug 13, 2026 2 min read

How Fast Does 2-Inch Hail Fall? See how hail size, shape, melting, air resistance, and wind change the fall speed of a two-inch stone. Feb 21, 2026 2 min read How Common Is 4-Inch Hail? See how historical reports, storm type, season, and observation limits explain the rarity of four-inch hail. Feb 15, 2026 2 min read How Big Is 2.5-Inch Hail? See how 2.5-inch hail compares with familiar objects, how it is measured, and what radar and damage reports can—and cannot—confirm. Feb 5, 2026 3 min read Can Hailstorms Be Created Artificially? Learn why cloud seeding can influence existing clouds but cannot manufacture a hailstorm, and how evidence should be interpreted. Jan 22, 2026 2 min read What Is the Best Hail App for Roofers? Compare live radar, contractor hail maps, official records, and workflow limits before choosing a roofing field app. Jan 17, 2026 3 min read Is the Hail Protector App Free? Learn what the app includes at no charge, where it works, and why its radar alerts cannot confirm hail or property damage. Jan 4, 2026 2 min read How Far Back Does NOAA Weather Data Go? See how NOAA's station, diary, and radar archives differ in start date, coverage, variables, and practical usefulness. Jun 26, 2025 2 min read How Do I Get Hail Alerts? Learn how to enable phone alerts, add a weather-radio backup, and interpret hail watches, warnings, radar estimates, and reports. Jun 20, 2025 2 min read How Can I Find Out How Long a Hailstorm Lasted? Compare official event times, nearby eyewitness reports, and archived radar scans to bracket when hail fell at a location. Jun 18, 2025 2 min read