Hail larger than grapefruits falls over Central Texas

Severe thunderstorms dropped hail larger than grapefruits in Central Texas Tuesday afternoon.

Gina Brown captured these shots of the 5.5-inch hailstone that fell at her home in Salado.

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Massive hail falls in Salado, TX (Gina Brown)

Salado was under a Tornado Warning it is believed a twister moved through the area just after 5:30 p.m. CDT.

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Significant tornado damage was reported, and nearly a dozen people were injured, one of those which were in critical condition. 

The Methodist Church in Salado has been set up as a shelter for those affected by the tornado.

Comparing hail

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Hail is expected to remain below golf ball size with the storms.

The largest hailstone recorded in the U.S. was nearly the size of a volleyball. It measured 8 inches in diameter and 18.62 inches in circumference and was found in Vivian, South Dakota, in 2010. It weighed nearly 2 pounds.

In Texas, the largest hailstone was recorded last year in Hondo, Texas on April 28th, 2021. It measured 6.4" in diameter. 

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Texas All Time Largest Hail (FOX Weather)

HOW LARGE IS 'GOLF BALL-SIZED' HAIL, AND OTHER HAIL MEASUREMENTS

Golf ball-to softball-sized hail can fall at speeds ranging from 44 to 72 mph, according to the National Weather Service, while larger stones can reach 100 mph.

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