Hailstorm Facts
Since 2000, how many people have died in a hailstorm?
4 people
2 in 2000 , 1 in 2005, and 1 in 2008
Would it be a low pressure or a high pressure system during a hailstorm?
Low pressure
How long did the shortest lasting hailstorm last
5 minutes
;What are 3 things that hailstorms can damage or cause?
(100 for each one you can name, capping at 300 -100 each one you get wrong or don't answer capping at -300)
It can damage building,cars and other vehicles,crops, and trees.
It can cause injuries to humans and animals,cause flash floods and mudslides in steep areas, and can also cause power outages.
What are 3 Ecosystems or habitats that get impacted by hailstorms?
(100 for each one you answer correctly capping at 300)
( -100 for each one you don't answer or get wrong capping at -300)
Agricultural, Forest and Woodland,Grassland and Pastures, Soil (underground), and Aquatic ecosystems.
Terrestrial, Aquatic, and Domestic habitats.
How fast does hail fall?
Between 9 and 25 mph
Is there high or low humidity during a hail storm?
There is high humidity. Thunderstorms need high humidity in the air to form.
106 mph
If you want to keep you vehicle safe but don't have a garage or other covered area to move it to ,what can you do to keep your car or truck safe?
You can cover it with towels or heavy thick blankets.
Especially cover all windows and glass.
Why should you stay away from windows, walls that are the outside of the house, and the roof during hailstorms?
Hail can breakthrough and hit you, or cause rubble or glass to hit you or others.
What 3 states are called "hail alley" because it is where hail is the most common?
Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming
Would there be more wind or less wind during a hailstorm?
There would be more wind because hailstorms normally happen in low pressure areas.
How much time did the longest hailstorm last?
5 hours
What should you do to prepare for a hailstorm?
(You must say at least 2 things to do to prepare for a hailstorm to get points)
You should bring all animals inside or to a sturdy covered area, strap down or bring outdoor furniture inside, close curtains or cover windows so the glass won't hit you, and go to the basement or windowless room with water, food, batteries and a flash light in case of extremly severe weather.
After a hailstorm, if you are in a car and there is a fallen power line on it, what should you do?
1. Get out of the car
2. Stay in the car, and try to call someone .
3. Drive away from it
4. Scream for help, banging on the metal door
You should stay inside the car and call 911 immediately, and warn people to stay 30-50 feet away, if the car is on fire and you have to get out immediately, don't touch metal objects on or in the car, use a towel or rubber or cotton glove to open the door handle, and jump out of the car, making sure both feet leave and touch the ground at the same time. Shuffle or hop on 2 feet 30-50 feet away from the car, because the ground can still be charged with electricity
How is a hailstorm formed?
Hailstorms are formed by alternating layers of clear and opaque ice. This is caused by irregular rates of freezing rain drops during a thunder storm.
15 minuets
How much did the smallest piece of hail weigh?
A fraction of a gram
What should you do if you are caught in a hailstorm without protection and no shelter in sight?
1. Go under a tree
2. Run under a highway overpass
3. Crouch, protecting your head and neck
You should crouch, protecting your head and neck. Trees can fall and crush you, and if you go under a highway overpass you could get hit by a car or cause traffic, causing more danger for yourself and others.
How much money did insurance companies pay for hail damage in 2016?( round to nearest billion)
5 billion
What color are clouds when it is hailing or about to hail?
Clouds are normally blue or teal due to all the ice crystals in the cloud.
In what season are hailstorms most common?
They are actually common in early summer! Hail forms within strong thunderstorms—specifically those that have intense updrafts capable of lifting water droplets high into colder regions of the atmosphere. These thunder storms normally happen when there is warm, moist air
What was the diameter of the largest hailstone? (MUST be exact)
7.9 inches
How do you find out if there might be a tornado during a hail storm?
Intense thunderstorms that produce large hail frequently also produce tornadoes, with some data suggesting a high percentage of tornadoes are accompanied by hail.To find out if there might be a tornado, check if there is a greenish sky, a loud roaring noise, or a sudden onset of heavy hail.
When and where was the largest and most dangerous hailstorm?( Name the exact date and the country)
The deadliest hailstorm in history occurred on April 30, 1888, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. This hailstorm tragically killed 246 people and 1,600 livestock (buffaloes, sheep, goats). The hailstones in this storm were reportedly as large and heavy as cricket balls and oranges.