Residents were caught off guard Tuesday evening when a sudden hailstorm swept through the town, transforming what began as a calm night into one filled with roaring thunder, pounding ice, and flashes of lightning.

The storm moved in with little advance warning, bringing strong gusts of wind and a downpour of unusually large hailstones. Many residents compared the chunks of ice to golf balls — and in some areas, even baseballs. The deafening sound of hail striking rooftops, vehicles, and pavement echoed across neighborhoods as people rushed indoors seeking safety.

Witnesses described the storm as one of the most powerful they had experienced in years. “It sounded like rocks hitting the house,” one resident recalled, still shaken by the intensity of the impact. Another described watching helplessly as hail shattered the windshield of a parked car within seconds.

By the time the storm passed, the aftermath was evident. Dozens of vehicles were left dented or cracked, windows shattered, and several homes suffered significant roof damage. Fallen branches and piles of ice littered the streets, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Local authorities issued immediate advisories, urging residents to remain indoors until cleanup crews could assess the damage. Emergency services reported no serious injuries, though minor power outages were recorded in several neighborhoods.

Meteorologists later confirmed that the storm developed rapidly due to a strong cold front colliding with a pocket of humid air — a rare combination for the season.

As temperatures dropped and the ice began to melt, residents emerged to survey the damage, sharing both disbelief and relief that the violent storm had passed as quickly as it came.