The sky turned violent with little warning on Tuesday evening. A quiet town echoed with thunder and the crash of enormous hailstones as residents raced indoors, leaving cars and homes exposed to the ice. With windows shattered, roofs damaged, and branches scattered across streets, shaken witnesses described a terrifying barrage that left their community facing the storm’s destructive afte… Continues…

Residents described hailstones the size of golf balls, with some comparing the largest to baseballs, as a sudden storm swept through their small town. Fierce winds and thunder accompanied the falling ice, whose impact against buildings and vehicles created a deafening roar. “It sounded like rocks hitting the house,” one resident said, still shaken. Others called it one of the most intense storms they had ever witnessed as people hurried inside to seek shelter.

Dozens of vehicles and windows were damaged, while several homes sustained significant roof damage. Local authorities quickly urged people to remain indoors until the storm passed. Outside, chunks of ice and fallen branches littered the streets, revealing how abruptly the evening had changed. For those who witnessed the barrage, the account was one of shock and awe: a calm night interrupted by enormous hailstones, followed by the sight of damaged property throughout their communityRead more below.