Record-breaking 13-ounce hailstone that’s almost SIX INCHES in diameter spotted in Texas

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The hail measured 5.9 inches in diameter. NWS meteorologist verified the measurement was accurate after inspecting the hailstone. It weighed 384 grams.

The Sanger hailstone’s 5.9-inch diameter is the largest ever recorded in the North Texas. The previous record was a hailstone that fell near Salado (Bell County) in April 2022. That hailstone was 5.676 inches in diameter and weighed 409 grams.

www.nbcdfw.com/weather/weather-connection/hailstone-in-sanger-set-a-new-record-for-north-texas/3287514/

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