Estimate Hail Size

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Estimating Hail Size

Hail Diameter Size
(Inches) Description

1/2 Marble Size

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 Egg Size

2 1/2 Tennis Ball Size

2 3/4 Baseball Size

3 Teacup Size

4 Grapefruit Size

4 1/2 Softball Size

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