IBHS Hail Study

IBHS #research has shown that 90% of homes with a garage door that survived severe weather had no structural damage to the roof. To best secure your home, IBHS recommends installing a wind-rated garage door that has been proven to withstand high wind. Learn more at ibhs.org/garagedoors/.

Storm damage can wreak havoc on your life. Here’s where to start ⬇️ IBHS Meteorologist & Science Producer Rachael Gauthier shares key steps homeowners should take after a storm with @kfor: kfor.com/video/storm-da…

Is your home #ThunderstormReady? If not, there's still time to prepare! ✅ To help you get started, check out the science-backed tips IBHS Meteorologist and Science Producer Rachael Gauthier shared with @N_SturdivantTV at @wcnc: wcnc.com/video/weather/…

From Landfall to Preservation: Learn the @IBHS_Org team's process to creating a 3D model of large #hailstones - including state records! Catch the full video with Atmospheric Instrumentation Technician Lucas Faulkner: youtu.be/rL_DzSTadE0

Go behind-the-scenes with our @IBHSHailStudy Record Hail Response Team, @gensiniwx and @NIUlive scientists, as they confirmed the largest hailstone ever recorded in #Illinois this week. Watch the full process and learn how this research helps improve our understanding of hail and supports stronger, more resilient communities. @NSF_CIRCS youtu.be/KnWPFu-6Bc8

Ok, so we have a (*new!*) new potential record for largest IL hailstone found on 3/10/2026. Thank you to the Dorris family for letting us measure! I expect this to be the new IL record, but it will not be final until the SCEC meets to vote.

#JustIn: Illinois has a new #hail record. 🧊 This week, the IBHS Record Hail Response Team joined scientists at @NIUlive to confirm the largest hailstone ever recorded in the state, using our advanced 3D scanning technology. From the March 10 storm, the record-setting stone measured 168.05 mm at its max and 93.03 mm at its minimum, weighing 557.2 grams.

We did! ✅

It was a pleasure to welcome media partners into the lab to watch @IBHS_org scan what will become the new state of IL record for hail!

Huge thank you and shoutout to @IBHS_org @ibhshailstudy for coming to campus and 3-D scanning several stones!

I may be biased but the fact that our field can immortalize a hydrometeor that fell from the sky at 120 mph with little to no mass loss over 6 days is remarkable to me. Such awesome collaboration between ICECHIP and IBHS as well:

The hailstone weighs over 550 grams and is over 168 mm long!

The record will become official after the Il State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) meets to vote on the findings.

TODAY: The @ibhshailstudy Record Hail Response Team is on the ground with @gensiniwx to document the likely new state of #Illinois hailstone record using our 3D scanning capabilities.

#DidYouKnow hail damage can be tough to spot? But soft metals, like on HVAC units, often can tell the story. If they’re dented, hail likely hit your home. Know where to check for damage after severe weather. Learn more at ibhs.org/is-it-hail-dam….

How many ways do you have setup to receive severe weather alerts? Be sure to have at least 3! 📻 Weather Radio 📳 Phone Alerts 📺 Local TV 📲 Social Media ☀️ Weather Apps More ways to prepare your home before the storm arrives: ibhs.org/thunderstormre…

Today is a good to park in the garage if you live in the Carolinas!

Why do meteorologists say to shelter in an interior room during a tornado warning? Because flying debris can impale exterior walls at 90 mph. Know where to go if a warning is issued for your location: ibhs.org/thunderstormre…

Before severe storms arrives tomorrow, use today to gather up loose items outside that could become flying debris. ✔️Patio Furniture ✔️ Kids Toys ✔️Outdoor Decorations Find more ways to prep: bit.ly/3U9DxDb #NCwx #VAwx #DCwx #MDwx

We will finalize measurements this coming Monday with an @IBHS_org quick response team that has 3-D scanning capability. The record will become official after the Il State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) meets to vote on the findings.