Here's the video I put together following this afternoon's storm. I'm sorry to have missed filming the earlier part of the storm -- I was so involved in watching what was happening! So, I missed the trees blowing sideways, tree branches blowing across the yard, the rain and huge HAIL blowing completely sideways. I'll be better prepared next time!
Here's a bit of what you'll see:
BIG HAIL (at 1:10 and 1:45ish)
My poor tomatoes and other garden plants
Chickens
The new calf having a milkshake tasting contest, and a RACE!
Rain, rain, RAIN!
5 calves eating hay
Dash on post
And more!
Enjoy!
If you have trouble viewing the video here on the blog, you can always check it out on YouTube!
Oh, my! Those hailstones are big, and they did terrible damage to your home. Well, it's a good thing that you are safe, and I think that's because you have a well-maintained metal roof. That's what sturdy is all about. I hope your farm is alright now. :)
Posted by: Terence Watthens | December 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM
An ordinary rain storm isn't that much of a problem, but turn that rain into hail and, boy, you'll be in a world of pain. Imagine an ice cube being thrown by a pitching machine, that's why roofs and other properties look like they've been Swiss cheesed up! Anyway, I hope your farm is going fine after that fiasco!
Posted by: Libby Tibbitts | May 24, 2011 at 06:46 AM
I've never seen hail balls that big. They looked about the size of cauliflower in your hand! Did they damage your SUV? Glad everything survived and you FINALLY got the rain you so desperately needed.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 09, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Oh no. Your poor tomato plants!!! Glad it wasn't any worse!
Posted by: Sherri | April 27, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Good grief - those make the largest hailstones we get hear look microscopic. And given the amount of damage they can do, your poor plants!! And those poor wet animals - the rooster was a pathetic sight to see.
Posted by: Sabrina | April 27, 2011 at 04:14 AM
Love the video. Those were Texas size hail. Our weather here in Ohio has been nothing but rain. Actually broke a record for the most rain in April...and we still have four more days to go and rain the next three days. I'll talk with the big man upstairs and see if he can't send some more rain your way. Glad at least you didn't have to water your plants today. LOL. See ya. Robin
Posted by: Robin Barwacz | April 26, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Cool video Anna! Your 'maters sure took a beating! The wet rooster made me giggle. I love watching them try to shake off all those wet feathers! The calves sure are eating good!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | April 26, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Great video, Anna! Thanks for sharing! Was your car damaged at all from that house-sized hail?? And do all the animals know enough to run for cover when it storms, or do you have to put them away??
Posted by: Michelle | April 26, 2011 at 02:41 PM
LOVed it...Thanks for sharing...loved hearing the rooster..boy was he soaked!!!
Posted by: nkmac | April 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Wow, what a storm. I guess you have to be careful what you wish for! Love the little calves especially that new little one & his racing about. So cute. Glad no one was harmed. Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | April 26, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Well, you did ask for rain! Be careful what you wish for as it may just come true!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | April 26, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Well, they always say things are bigger in Texas ... I guess that goes for the hail too!
Posted by: bonnie weiss | April 26, 2011 at 07:25 AM
WOW those where some BIG hail stones
(it was fun to hear Alan's voice) The plants look like they will recover. And happy for the nice drink :) The frisky calf is ADORABLE. Hope today is a bit calmer, hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | April 26, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Ice chunks 7, tomatoe plants 0. Wow! I'd feel like running in circles too!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | April 26, 2011 at 06:08 AM
I see my rain dancing worked! ;) I suppose it coul use a little perfecting!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | April 26, 2011 at 04:52 AM
Oh my word! The hail was the largest I've ever seen and we used to see a lot of hail when I was growing up. So sorry about your damaged plants but glad you weren't hurt physically. What a storm!! You can see the confusion and fear/wonder in the eyes of all of the animals. Oh but the calf is cute! After a little milkshake to drink he's just all legs flying! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | April 26, 2011 at 03:15 AM
I've never seen hail that large. What huge storm. I bet you had some dings on your car. WE had a bad hail storm here in FLorida once and my car was punded. I had to have the whole body done. I love the calf running and nursing.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | April 26, 2011 at 02:29 AM