The bigger the hailstone, the more damage it can cause. But scientists find that predicting hailstone size can be challenging. How quickly does hail melt as it falls?
Now, you can help tackle this question by joining the SouthEast Region CoCoRaHS Hail (SEaRCH) project.
"I love the project, and I love being able to contribute meaningful data," says Jeremy Kichler, a CoCoRaHS volunteer.