A hailstorm is a weather event characterized by the formation of ice pellets, known as hail, that fall from the sky. These pellets can vary in size, ranging from small pea-sized pieces to larger golf ball-sized chunks. Hailstorms typically occur during severe thunderstorms when strong updrafts carry moisture high into the atmosphere, where it freezes and falls to the ground. Hail can cause significant damage to property, crops, and vehicles. The impact of hailstones can break windows, dent cars, and destroy agricultural fields. Areas prone to hailstorms often have measures in place to mitigate damage, such as insurance policies and protective coverings for vehicles and crops.