15 Mind-Blowing Weather Records That Defy Belief—Prepare to Be Amazed!

Ever wondered if Mother Nature ever gets bored and decides to throw a wild party? Well, buckle up—because meteorologists aren’t just tracking your average raindrop or sunshine peek. They’re busy collecting some downright jaw-dropping weather records, some so unbelievable they sound like tall tales from your zany uncle. Picture this: snowflakes so huge you’d need a shovel just to catch one, hailstones that could moonlight as bowling balls, and winds fierce enough to snatch your hat clean off your head without a second thought. Ready to have your mind blown in the quirkiest, most stormy way possible? Let’s dive into 15 weather records that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about the sky’s antics. LEARN MORE.

Meteorologists observe more than just rainfall and temperatures. Weather records dating all the way back to the 19th century show measurements that don’t even seem possible, like the world’s largest snowflake. Others, like the world’s biggest hail, are mind-blowing just for their sheer size. Here are 15 weather records you might not know about:

1. EARLIEST HURRICANE 

An unnamed hurricane in 1938 formed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on January 1, making it the earliest-ever hurricane in the calendar year. In 2016, Hurricane Alex nabbed the second-place spot, reaching hurricane strength on January 14.

2. WIDEST TORNADO

In 2004, a tornado in Hallam, Nebraska reached almost 2.5 miles in diameter at its widest.

3. LARGEST HAILSTONE

The largest recorded hailstone to fall in the United States dropped on Vivian, South Dakota in 2010. It was 8 inches in diameter. Because it melted a little before authorities could measure it, it was likely even bigger when it initially hit the ground. The previous record for largest hailstone belonged to a 7-inch monster in Aurora, Nebraska in 2003.

4. HEAVIEST HAILSTONE