Category Hailstorm Alert

Roads closed, flights cancelled as spring storm arrives in Colorado, USA

A strong storm system produced tornadoes on the plains and heavy snow in the mountains as it moved into Colorado Friday.   The storm is already causing significant impacts for travelers.   Several sections of Interstate 70 closed between Georgetown…

Severe Storm Katie Batters Parts Of The UK

A kayaker is feared dead, scores of flights have been cancelled and 100,000 homes were hit by power cuts as Storm Katie battered Britain.   The kayaker’s vessel capsized in strong currents on the River Wey, which the Environment Agency…

Freak Hail Storm, Gusty Winds Causes Mayhem In San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

Hail and rain slammed the Bay Area Sunday, bringing with it gusty winds, high surfs and light rain that may continue through Monday.   A wind advisory was issued until Monday, with warnings of gusts approaching 45 mph. Damage to…

Severe hail storm pounds Corning, California, USA

A lone supercell thunderstorm passing over Corning and its surrounding areas on Saturday produced hail that damaged roofs, vehicles, homes, collapsed porches and blanketed the ground in a shroud of white.   The storm also produced star-shaped hailstones that tied…

Severe flash floods and hail batters Geelong, Australia

Cars lie underwater at Fenwick St, near Geelong train station. Picture: Newtown Press/Torin Peel A FREAK thunderstorm has wreaked havoc on Geelong, leaving cars submerged in floodwaters and houses inundated.   More than double the month’s average rainfall of 31mm…