Pineapple-sized hailstone found in Texas could be record-breaker

Published June 6, 2024 2:00pm ET



A hailstone about the size of a pineapple is going viral on the internet, and it could also be a record-breaker in Texas.

The stone, found by storm chaser Val Castor, measures about 7.25 inches across and is slightly larger than a can of Monster energy drink. Castor said he found the giant stone about 3 miles from Vigo Park, Texas, and posted his own photos.

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