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From Pea To Grapefruit: Understanding Hail Sizes

March 11, 2026

From pea-sized pellets to grapefruit-sized chunks of ice, the hail size scale helps determine whether you’ll see minor shingle wear or smashed windshields and holes in your roof. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains what size hail is the most dangerous and why measuring hail accurately can make all the difference during severe weather.