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Heaviest hailstone

The current heaviest hailstone record is 2.25 lb, held by Gopalganj district, Bangladesh, set on April 14, 1986. Last checked October 10, 2026.

2.25

lb

Gopalganj district, Bangladesh

Gopalganj, Bangladesh, 1986

Holder
Gopalganj district, Bangladesh
Record
2.25 lb
Metric
1 kg
Exact figure
1.02 kg (2.25 lb)
Location
Gopalganj, Bangladesh
Date set
April 14, 1986
Recognized by
World Meteorological Organization
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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