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Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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A severe hail storm hit Montpelier, VT, around August 28, spanning three by one-and-a-half miles, lasting half an hour, with hail stones three to eight inches in circumference that damaged roofs, windows, and homes, forcing families to cellars.
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The late Hail Storm.—"The storm in extent was about three miles from north to south, and one and a half from east to west; Its duration was nearly half an hour, during which time hail fell almost sufficient to cover the surface of the ground for nearly one mile square, in the centre of the storm. These hail stones were of an enormous size, being from three to eight inches in circumference, and were accompanied with some flakes of ice, from four to eight inches in length, with ragged sides and irregular forms; they descended with such remarkable force as to split shingles off the roofs of buildings, break window glass, and penetrate into every part of many dwelling houses, and compelled some families to flee to their cellars for safety. Some parts of the clouds were seen to disengage themselves from the main body and dash upon the ground."
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Montpelier, (Vt.)
Event Date
Aug. 28.
Outcome
hail damaged roofs by splitting shingles, broke window glass, penetrated dwelling houses; families fled to cellars for safety; no injuries or deaths mentioned.
Event Details
The storm extended about three miles north to south and one and a half east to west, lasting nearly half an hour. Hail covered nearly one mile square in the center, stones three to eight inches in circumference, accompanied by ice flakes four to eight inches long with ragged sides. Hail fell with force to split shingles, break glass, and penetrate homes. Clouds disengaged and dashed upon the ground.