Hail — Wharton, Texas

1996-06-20 · near Egypt, Wharton, Texas

Wider weather episode

Grapefruit sized hail fell in Egypt. 30-40% of homes with significant damage to roofs and windows. Trees snapped and many cars totalled. Significant agriculture loss (1000 acres sorgham, 2000 acres corn, and 1000 acres soybeans destroyed).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5560657. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.