Saudi Arabia: Violent Hailstorm Blankets Streets and Traps Cars in Afif, Najd

A violent hailstorm struck Afif, in Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, April 23, blanketing streets and vehicles in ice and mud, causing traffic disruptions.

China: Egg-Sized Hailstones Blanket Streets in Baise as Violent Storm Sweeps Guangxi

On April 16, 2026, a violent hailstorm swept through Tianlin County, Baise, Guangxi, China, battering roads with egg-sized hailstones and blanketing streets in white. On April 18, the Tianlin County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange hail alert at 4:58 am, warning that strong convective weather would affect several towns, including Dingan, Badu, and Leli, within six hours.

China: Giant Hailstones Pound Yunnan in Violent Storm

On March 15, 2026, giant hailstones pounded Pu'er, Yunnan, China, as a violent storm struck the region. The unusually large hailstones fell rapidly, bouncing off the ground with a loud crashing sound and covering roads and open areas. The intense storm reduced visibility and created hazardous conditions across the area.

China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

China: Beijing Streets Covered in Thick Hail After Severe Storm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, streets and sidewalks were covered with thick layers of hail. Cars were trapped, and pedestrians carefully walked across icy roads.

China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing 2

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

Spain: Violent Hailstorm Batters Almería, Damage Reported 3

A powerful Isolated Depression at High Levels (DANA) wreaked havoc in Andalusia, particularly in Almería, with torrential rain and hail. It caused a violent hailstorm in El Ejido, resulting in significant damage.

Spain: Violent Hailstorm Batters Almería, Damage Reported

A powerful Isolated Depression at High Levels (DANA) wreaked havoc in Andalusia, particularly in Almería, with torrential rain and hail. It caused a violent hailstorm in El Ejido, resulting in significant damage.

Spain: Violent Hailstorm Batters Almería, Damage Reported 2

A powerful Isolated Depression at High Levels (DANA) wreaked havoc in Andalusia, particularly in Almería, with torrential rain and hail. It caused a violent hailstorm in El Ejido, resulting in significant damage.

Venezuela: Heavy Rain Causes Tree Falls And Flooding In Barquisimeto 2

An intense thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rains hit Barquisimeto, Venezuela on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 2, causing falling trees and flooding in several areas of the city.

Venezuela: Heavy Rain Causes Tree Falls And Flooding In Barquisimeto 3

An intense thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rains hit Barquisimeto, Venezuela on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 2, causing falling trees and flooding in several areas of the city.

Venezuela: Heavy Rain Causes Tree Falls And Flooding In Barquisimeto

An intense thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rains hit Barquisimeto, Venezuela on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 2, causing falling trees and flooding in several areas of the city.

Italy: Severe Wether With Heavy Rain, Winds, And Hail Batters Catania

Severe weather with strong winds, heavy rain, and hail battered the Province of Catania, Sicily Thursday, September 5.

Spain: Storm Brings Large Hail To Albaida, Valencia

The municipality of Albaida in southern Valencia saw large intense hail on Tuesday, September 3 as storms hit several areas of Valencian Community.

China: Severe Hailstorm Strikes Ningxia

On August 5, 2024, Zhongwei city, Ningxia experienced a violent weather phenomenon. The city faced a severe hailstorm that significantly reduced visibility and caused alarm among the residents. Large, icy hailstones pounded the area, accompanied by strong winds that forced trees to bend dramatically to one side and shrouded the sky in a thick fog. This intense storm left onlookers in awe and fear, with numerous comments on social media from local people expressing that it was the largest hail they had ever encountered.

Italy: Violent Hailstorm Hits Milan

A violent hailstorm hit Milan on Friday, July 12, knocking down trees and damaging vehicles.

US: Violent Hailstorm Batters South Carolina, Causing Significant Damage 5

A violent storm battered parts of South Carolina on Saturday, April 20, bringing large hail to Rock Hill in the northern part of the state. Significant damage including power outage to thousands of homes was reported.