Calgary's Hailstorm Alley Crisis | Calgary News

Calgary’s in hailstorm alley — where mountains fuel monster thunderstorms that turn into destructive hail. A single 2024 storm racked up $2.8 billion in damage, the second-costliest natural disaster for Canadian insurers. Scientists are racing to understand it better through the Northern Hail Project, chasing storms with specialized vehicles, portable sensors, and cameras that freeze hailstones on impact. Their goal? Get precise data on hail size — crucial for better warnings and tougher materials — so cities like Calgary can build resilience against nature’s most punishing ice pellets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dff8e28dedf2f9f7