The first rumble of thunder sounded ordinary enough, rolling softly over the rooftops on what had been a calm evening. No one suspected that within moments, everything would change.
The sky suddenly erupted, unleashing a barrage of hail that slammed into homes with shocking force. The sound was overwhelming, like fists pounding relentlessly from above.
Hailstones the size of golf balls—and in some areas as large as baseballs—crashed onto cars, shattering windshields and denting metal. Neighbors scrambled for cover as the storm intensified.
Lightning flashes briefly illuminated the destruction as it happened. Roofs shuddered under repeated impacts, walls trembled, and the air felt charged with danger and disbelief