Can hail cause damage?

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What is hail?

Can hail cause damage?

A hailstorm can be extremely severe. According to the National Weather Service Forecast Office, hail causes more than $1 billion in damage to crops and property each year. Hail also is noted for denting vehicles, breaking windows and damaging roofs.
The most expensive hailstorm in United States history (according to the government) happened in July of 1990 in Denver, Colorado, causing an estimated $625 million in damages.

   

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