9. When Hail Fell the Size of Tennis Balls
A Texas supercell unleashed hailstones so large they punched through rooftops and shattered windshields instantly. Security footage captured people running as ice chunks slammed pavement like thrown rocks.
Meteorologists measured stones exceeding four inches in diameter. Viral comparison photos — hail beside tennis balls — stunned viewers. Insurance damages reached millions, underscoring how frozen precipitation can rival man-made projectiles in destructive force.
