Hail in Commerce City?

9/13/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Adams County.

Thunderstorms and Hail in Commerce City, Oh My!

Severe weather happens in Commerce City. Tornadoes, thunderstorms, and snow all can cause structural damage to homes and businesses in the area. SERVPRO® of Commerce City responds to storm damage emergencies every year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), hailstones are classified by comparing them to a known object. Usually, hailstorms drop a mix of different size hailstones, and only the really large ones pose any serious risk to people when they’re caught out in a storm. Here are some hailstone measurements from the NOAA:

• Pea = 1/4 inch diameter
• Mothball = 1/2 inch diameter
• Penny = 3/4 inch diameter
• Nickel = 7/8 inch
• Quarter = 1 inch — hail quarter size or larger is considered severe
• Ping-Pong Ball = 1 1/2 inch
• Golf Ball = 1 3/4 inches
• Tennis Ball = 2 1/2 inches
• Baseball = 2 3/4 inches
• Tea cup = 3 inches
• Softball = 4 inches
• Grapefruit = 4 1/2 inches

Call Us!

When severe weather causes damage to your home or business, SERVPRO® of Commerce City is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 720-532-0219. We’ll clean and restore your storm damage in Commerce City, “Like it never even happened.”

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