Research IBHS statisticians and engineers develop maps representing the frequency of hail reports in the United States. These maps illustrate the average number of reports per 100 square miles of hail greater than 1 inch. Insights [Members Only] Hailstorm Frequency Analysis 2003-2012 [Members Only] Hail Frequency Analysis 2008-2017 Data [Members Only] Data from the Hail…
Research This study reports on the accuracy and effectiveness of radar-based hail detection. Hail detection outputs from the National Weather Service (NWS) network of more than 150 Doppler radars form the backbone of many commercially available post-storm hail swath products. Comparisons with the ground-truth observations recorded during the IBHS hail field program are ideal for…
Research IBHS analyzes data from the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) measurement program to understand hailstorm characteristics. CoCoRaHS is a successful citizen scientist observation campaign that collects precipitation measurements to supplement conventional observations. IBHS collaborated with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and Colorado State University (CSU) to compile CoCoRaHS hailpad observations…
IBHS demonstration shows how defensible space can reduce wildfire risks.
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IBHS’s Dr. Tanya Brown-Giammanco and Dr. Ian Giammanco discuss how innovative hail research is helping find solutions to reduce costly damage.
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