Residents were caught off guard Tuesday evening when a sudden and powerful hailstorm swept through the town, instantly transforming what had been a calm night into one filled with noise, flashing skies, and rapid weather changes. The storm arrived with almost no advance warning, leaving many unprepared for the severity that followed.

As dark clouds rolled in, the wind picked up sharply, followed by bursts of thunder that echoed across the area. Within minutes, hail began to fall—first lightly, then with startling force. Many residents described the ice stones as some of the largest they had ever seen, comparing them to golf balls and, in a few extreme cases, even baseballs.

The sound of hail striking roofs, cars, and sidewalks was loud enough to send people rushing indoors for safety. Neighbors reported hearing the impacts long before realizing what was happening outside. One resident later recalled, “It sounded like rocks hitting the house. I’ve lived here for decades, and I’ve never heard anything like it.”