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Top 5 largest hailstones officially recorded

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The 5 largest hailstones officially recorded by diameter / mass: Vivian, South Dakota, USA (2010), Gopalganj, Bangladesh (1986), and more.

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  1. 1

    Vivian, South Dakota, USA (2010)

    20.3 cm diameter, ~0.88 kg

  2. 2

    Gopalganj, Bangladesh (1986)

    ~1.02 kg (heaviest)

  3. 3

    Aurora, Nebraska, USA (2003)

    ~17.8 cm diameter

  4. 4

    Coffeyville, Kansas, USA (1970)

    ~0.77 kg

  5. 5

    Vigo County, Indiana, USA

    ~similar size, less documented