The death knell was a series of outbreaks of a virulent fungus infections coupled with frost, heat and hail in 1944, 1945 and 1946.
en.wikipedia.org Damage was widespread in dozens of communities, in addition to very strong microbursts of winds as strong as 90 mph (145 km/h) and hail as large as softballs.
en.wikipedia.org Towards the end of cold weather there are occasional thunderstorms and hail storms.
en.wikipedia.org At times, they can grow severe, bringing gusty winds, small hail, and torrential rain, and an occasional tornado.
en.wikipedia.org Extended coverage added insurance against loss by the perils of windstorm, hail, explosion, civil commotion, riot and riot attending a strike, aircraft damage, vehicle damage, and smoke damage.
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