Heavy rain and hail News

Insurance Council of Australia Declares Sydney Storms a Catastrophe

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a catastrophe after storms struck New South Wales, in particular Sydney’s eastern and southern suburbs. The ICA’s bulletin notes that the “storms brought wind in excess of 200kmh [124 mph], heavy rain …

Central Texas Hit with Damaging Hail

Heavy rain and hail fell throughout the Central Texas area this week but it appears Marble Falls received the brunt of the storm. Golf ball size hail damaged more than 1,000 vehicles, pounding roofs and breaking windows in both automobiles …